Erb palsy
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Erb's palsy — Classification and external resources Brachial plexus. Erb s palsy primarily affects C5 and C6. ICD 10 P … Wikipedia
Erb's palsy — erbz , erps n paralysis affecting the muscles of the upper arm and shoulder that is caused by an injury during birth to the upper part of the brachial plexus Erb Wilhelm Heinrich (1840 1921) German neurologist. Erb earned a reputation as an… … Medical dictionary
Palsy — Paralysis, generally partial, whereby a local body area is incapable of voluntary movement (motor function). For example, Bell’s palsy is localized paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. The word “palsy” is a corruption (and… … Medical dictionary
Erb-Duchenne paralysis — upper brachial plexus paralysis caused by birth injury; called also Erb or Erb Duchenne palsy; Duchenne, Duchenne Erb, or Erb p.; and Duchenne Erb syndrome. Erb Duchenne paralysis caused by traction injury to C5–C7 spinal cord segments, with… … Medical dictionary
Erb's point (neurology) — Infobox Anatomy Name = PAGENAME Latin = GraySubject = GrayPage = Caption = Side of neck, showing chief surface markings. Caption2 = The right brachial plexus with its short branches, viewed from in front. Precursor = System = Artery = Vein =… … Wikipedia
Erb's palsy — noun paralysis of the arm resulting from injury to the brachial plexus (usually during childbirth) • Syn: ↑Erb Duchenne paralysis • Hypernyms: ↑paralysis, ↑palsy … Useful english dictionary
Erb-Duchenne paralysis — noun paralysis of the arm resulting from injury to the brachial plexus (usually during childbirth) • Syn: ↑Erb s palsy • Hypernyms: ↑paralysis, ↑palsy … Useful english dictionary
Erb's palsy — weakness or paralysis of the shoulder and arm usually caused by injury to the upper roots of the brachial plexus during traumatic childbirth. This may happen if, during a difficult delivery, excess traction applied to the head damages the fifth… … The new mediacal dictionary
Erb — Wilhelm H., German neurologist, 1840–1921. See E. disease, E. palsy, E. paralysis, E. Charcot disease, Duchenne E. paralysis … Medical dictionary
Wilhelm Heinrich Erb — (November 30, 1840 1921) was a German neurologist who was a native of Winnweiler, Palatinate. In 1864 he received his medical degree from the University of Heidelberg, and for several years was an assistant to pathologist Nikolaus Friedreich… … Wikipedia
