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Medical condition/treatment

Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy

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Arm and shoulder area

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An obstetric brachial plexus injury occurs when the nerves in the area of the brachial plexus are damaged during childbirth. This can lead to problems with movement and sensation in the arm. Obstetric brachial plexus injuries can be caused by various birth complications, such as difficult birth or incorrect birth position. Treatment may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and in severe cases, surgery.

Causes/Description:

Birth complications (e.g. difficult birth), use of instruments in birth (e.g. forceps), premature birth, high birth pressure, fetal growth factors (e.g. large birth weight), genetics, lifestyle factors (e.g. smoking during pregnancy)

Obstetric brachial plexus injury

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Physiotherapie, Ergotherapie, Neurologische Rehabilitation, Frühförderung, Kinderphysiotherapie, Hilfsmittel, Chirurgische Eingriffe, Psychologische Unterstützung, Familienberatung

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This injury occurs during childbirth when the brachial plexus - a bundle of nerves in the arm - is damaged. This can be caused by pulling forces during birth. The result is an impairment of the ability to move and feel in the affected arm. This injury often requires early therapy and rehabilitation.

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Make recommendations for therapies to improve arm function and mobility, provide supportive therapies for newborns, and provide psychological support. Help comes from pediatricians, neurologists and physiotherapists.

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The description of brachial plexus injuries in newborns dates back to the 19th century, when doctors began studying the causes of arm and shoulder paralysis in infants. The specific nerve damage and its effects were discovered through neurological examinations and imaging procedures.

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