Erb's Palsy CAT

Question 1

What is Erb’s Palsy?

Answer 1

An upper brachial plexus injury that usually results from a difficult birth

Question 2

Which muscles are usually affected w/ Erb’s palsy?

Answer 2

Muscles in the shoulder and elbow supplied by C5 and C6
- Rotator cuff
- Deltoid
- Brachialis
- Coracobrachialis
- Biceps brachii

Question 3

How will the patient present w/ Erb’s palsy?

Answer 3

• “Waiter’s tip” deformity
• Loss of shoulder function, elbow flexion, forearm supination, and the hand in a pinch grip

Question 4

Goal of PT w/ Erb’s palsy

Answer 4

Assist w/ overall strength and function during recovery (nerve regeneration occurs at a constant speed

Question 5

What is Klumpke’s palsy?

Answer 5

Injury to the C7, C8, and T1 spinal nerves
- Presents w/ flexion and supination at the elbow, wrist extension, hyperextension of the MCP joints, flexion of the IP joints