Brachial Plexus Injury at Birth
Brachial plexus injuries occur during childbirth when an infant’s neck is stretched too far to one side causing nerve damage. What Is Brachial Plexus Birth Injury? Brachial plexus birth injuries affect the nerve network located between the neck and shoulders. These nerves provide muscle control in the shoulder, chest, arms, hands, and fingers, as well as feeling in upper limbs.…