Paeds developmental disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are classed as limb malformations?
A
extra bones, absent bones, short bones, fusions of bones and or skin and soft tissues
2
Q
What is the most common obstetric brachial plexus palsy?
A
Erb’s Palsy
3
Q
What is Erb’s palsy?
A
injury to the upper C5 and C6 nerve roots which means loss of motor innervation
4
Q
Innervation to which muscles are lost in Erb’s palsy?
A
- deltoid
- supraspinatus
- infraspinatus
- biceps
- brachialis
5
Q
What is a classic sign of Erb’s palsy?
A
Waiter’s tip posture
6
Q
How do you treat Erb’s Palsy?
A
physio and maybe surgery
7
Q
What causes Klumpke’s palsy?
A
lower brachial plexus injury (C8 and T1 roots)
8
Q
What happens in Klumpke’s palsy?
A
paralysis of the intrinsic hand muscles and or finger and wrist flexors
