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


METHODS
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.


RESULTS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
Harris
S L
SL
Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Bloomington, MN 55431.
Wood
K W
KW
D001917:Brachial Plexus; D002684:Chiropractic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000628:therapy*