Resolution of infantile Erb's palsy utilizing chiropractic treatment.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To present a case study of infantile Erb's palsy that responded to conservative chiropractic care.

CLINICAL FEATURES:

A 5-wk-old infant boy suffered from a limp left arm. A clinical diagnosis of Erb-Duchenne palsy was made. Birth records were obtained to further substantiate the diagnosis.

INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME:

The patient received specific chiropractic adjustments to the mid-cervical spine and muscle stimulation therapy with an upper extremity exercise program. The Erb's palsy resolved with only a mild residual "waiters tip" deformity within 2 months.

CONCLUSION:

In this case, chiropractic adjustments with muscle stimulation therapy is suggested as an effective treatment for Erb's palsy. Further studies are required to better understand chiropractic's effectiveness in Erb's palsy cases.

• Authors: S L Harris, K W Wood
• Journal: Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics (J Manipulative Physiol Ther) 1993 Jul-Aug Vol. 16 Issue 6 Pg. 415-8 ISSN: 0161-4754 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8409790 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Brachial Plexus
• Chiropractic (methods)
• Humans
• Infant
• Male
• Manipulation, Orthopedic (methods)
• Paralysis (therapy)