Health Law

Mayo Clinic on Cutting Edge of Erb's Palsy Treatment

Thousands of babies are born each year with Erb’s palsy, typically as a result of damage during birth to the network of nerves known as the brachial plexus. About 10 percent of babies with Erb’s palsy require treatment, which may include surgery.

Surgical procedures for treating Erb’s palsy in infants and small children are highly specialized and extremely delicate, and parents may not know where to turn to get the best treatment for their child.

The Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is one of the leading research institutions and treatment centers in the United States for injuries of the brachial plexus such as Erb’s palsy. Surgeons there perform hundreds of specialized procedures each year, using cutting edge surgical techniques to repair nerve damage in babies and children with the condition.

Parents can visit the Mayo Clinic website to read patient stories, to schedule an appointment or to find out more about current clinical trials.

Full post as published by Cerebral Palsy Law Blog on November 03, 2008 (boomark / email).