ERB’S PALSY: DO SOMETHING TODAY THAT YOUR FUTURE COULD THANK YOU FOR…

Abstract

It has been observed that in developing countries, there is small number of hospitals, who understand the
child’s problems and implement proper rehabilitation. Unluckily, they only focus on inpatients care. In addition,
Communal- based, observational studies in developing countries provide an estimated prevalence of
juvenile disabilities ranging from 0.4-12.7% 1.
Similarly,the leading cause of increasing number of Erb’s palsy is due to birth defects and lack of awareness
of physical therapy. Which in turn highlight the neglected aspect of this disability. Erb’s palsy may occur due
to breech delivery, prolong labor leading to injury at the time of birth in case it is not handled with care.
Moreover, forceful pulling of head and neck of infant when passes through birth canal, fetal macrosomia2,
stretching or pressure on shoulder of infant that may lead to major and complex brachial plexus injuries.
These commonly involves upper cervical trunk (C5-C6) that requires special care and handling.