The brachial plexus is a group of nerves that send signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand. Brachial plexus injuries occur in approximately 1 out of every 1,000 childbirths annually. A brachial plexus injury can result from… Read More
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Signs Of an Undiagnosed Birth Injury
Many people are under the impression that, if their child sustained a birth injury, it would be apparent shortly after childbirth. While it is true that many birth injuries are recognized before the newborn even leaves the hospital, this is… Read More
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The Four Most Common Birth Injuries
Birth injuries are surprisingly common. Did you know that approximately 30,000 babies are born per year in the United States with some form of birth injury? These injuries run the gamut in terms of severity and whether or not they… Read More
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The Basics of Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries
You may be familiar with some common forms of birth injury. These include bone fractures, cerebral palsy, and facial paralysis. All of these injuries are either well-known or self-explanatory. But what about brachial plexus birth injuries? These are among the… Read More