A Brachial Plexus Injury Can Be Treated

Imagine being told that your newborn has suffered a birth injury. This fear is one that many parents face. Unfortunately, it happens way too often. One type of birth injury that impacts 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 live births is a brachial plexus injury.

According to MayoClinic.com, a brachial plexus injury is an injury “to the networks of nerves that sends signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm and hand.” It generally happens when these nerves are stretched or torn.

Fortunately, this injury is generally detected with the first 24 hours of birth. As you know, a newborn generally moves their arms and legs. You should be concerned that your baby has suffered a brachial plexus injury if there is very little or no movement.

The good news for parents is that there are treatment options available. Three of the most common treatments include range of motion exercises, physical therapy and surgery.

So what do you do if your child has suffered a brachial plexus injury at birth? Did you know that you might be able to hold the doctor liable for medical malpractice? You owe it to yourself and your baby to contact an experienced attorney to see if you have a case.

If you or someone you know has a child that has suffered a brachial plexus injury at birth, you should contact a Louisville birth injury attorney at the Law Offices of Gray and White Law at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033.