Brachial plexopathy: obstetric syndromes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Brachial plexopathy: obstetric syndromes. This involves the C5 and C6 nerve roots. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Erb’s palsy: clinical features

  • This involves the C5 and C6 nerve roots
  • It presents with weakness of shoulder abduction/external rotation and elbow flexion

Erb’s palsy: risk factors

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Extended Erb’s palsy

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Klumpke’s palsy

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Klumpke’s palsy: risk factors

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Total palsy

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References

  1. Al-Qattan MM, El-Sayed AA. A case of Klumpke's obstetric brachial plexus palsy following a Cesarean section. Clin Case Rep 2016; 4:872-875.
  2. Dawson A, Vasquez E, Garrett D Jr, et al. Simultaneous Erb's and Klumpke's palsy: case report. World J Clin Cases 2015; 3:984-987.

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