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Erbs palsy or Erb-Duchenne palsy (a form of paralysis) is not a hereditary condition. Is caused by injury to a persons upper arm, more specific a persons arm nerves.

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Does Sokolov Law take disability cases for Erbs Palsy?

"According to their website, Sokolov Laws does take on cases for Erbs Palsy that appears to have been caused by the negligence of the attending physician during childbirth. Their website provides information on the symptoms of Erbs Palsy as well as contact information."


What is the difference between cerebral palsy and erb's palsy?

Cebral palsy is a cognitive disability. there is bleeding in her brain when you are born, which causes mental problems. Erbs palsy is a physical disability. it does not affect your mind at all. in fact, i have erbs palsy and i am one of the smartest kids in my school. When treated correctly, a person usually has about 90% use of the arm, which is where erbs palsy usually is.


What type of lawyer would be best to retain for a erbs palsy case?

Choose a lawyer that specializes in medical malpractice Erbs palsy is a medical situation that the lawyer must investigate and prove the doctor was negligent and failed to see the problem.


Is palsy hereditary?

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How to treat contracture of wrist in erbs palsy cases?

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What are the different types of palsy that have been identified by doctors?

There are a number of different types of palsy. These include Cerebral Palsy, Bells Palsy, Bulbar Palsy, Erbs Palsy, etc. They all involve some form of paralyis and lesions on motor neurons. The most common or well known forms are Cerebral Palsy and Bells Palsy.


What is the average age range that people get Erbs Palsy?

The age range for contracting erbs palsy is very broad, really stretching the entire span of a human's life as the primary cause of the disease is a trauma to the cervical spinal nerves that innervate the arm. The most common cause is complications from child birth, which brings the average age of contracting the disease down.


What does Bell's palsy involve?

Bell's palsy is a nerve condition that weakens the muscles of the face, including the eyelids. It is usually temporary.


Is a condition that involves the seventh cranial nerve?

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Is cerebral palsy hereditary?

NO Cerebral relates to brain and palsy is paralysis, giving Cerebral Palsy (CP) the meaning "Brain Paralysis". Reasons for CP include: Premature Birth, Infections during pregnancy, Insufficient oxygen reaching the fetus, Asphyxia during labor and delivery, Severe jaundice in babies & Blood clotting disorders (thrombophilias). Yes, if you go to the march of dimes website you have sited it says genetic defects can contribute to it. Quoted from the above address: " In some cases, genetic defects may contribute to brain malformations and "miswiring" of nerve cell connections in the brain, resulting in cerebral palsy (2)"


How do you spell belpalses?

The correct spelling of the medical condition is Bell's Palsy (facial nerve dysfunction).