erb's palsy

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Definition

Noun: - A type of paralysis affecting the arm: Erb's palsy is a condition characterized by weakness or paralysis in the arm, caused by injury to the brachial plexus network of nerves. This injury most commonly occurs during a difficult childbirth.

Usage and Examples
  • Medical Diagnosis:
    • The newborn was diagnosed with Erb's palsy after a complicated delivery.
    • Physical therapy is often recommended for infants with Erb's palsy.
Advanced Usage
  • Clinical Context: The term is used specifically in medical and therapeutic settings to describe this form of obstetric brachial plexus injury. It is often classified by the specific nerves involved (e.g., Erb-Duchenne palsy).
Variants and Related Words
  • Erb-Duchenne palsy: A more specific term for Erb's palsy, named after the physicians who described it.
  • Brachial plexus injury: The broader category of nerve injuries that includes Erb's palsy.
  • Obstetrical palsy: A general term for paralysis related to childbirth, which can include Erb's palsy.
Synonyms
  • Brachial plexus palsy (in an obstetric context)
  • Erb-Duchenne paralysis
Notes on Meaning

Erb's palsy specifically refers to an injury to the upper brachial plexus nerves (typically C5 and C6), leading to a characteristic "waiter's tip" position of the affected arm. It is distinct from other brachial plexus injuries that affect different nerves and result in different symptoms.

Noun
  1. paralysis of the arm resulting from injury to the brachial plexus (usually during childbirth)

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