What are some of the common problems associated with birth palsy

1.Why does labor paralysis occur? Childbirth is one of the normal physiological activities of human beings. The fetus is delivered through a narrow birth canal, and there is a risk of neurological damage when the small body is squeezed during the process, and the incidence of paraplegia is about 1 in 1,000. The risk is even higher when there is a large fetus, malposition and forceps delivery. This is unavoidable in any country, and it can even be said that paraplegia itself is a natural phenomenon that exists in nature. It is unreasonable to blame doctors for paralysis and seek compensation. The state should set up a welfare mechanism to help with the living. 2. How is it treated? It is reassuring to know that most of the birth palsy does not need special treatment and can recover most of its functions on its own. However, how to distinguish which can recover and which cannot? According to previous experience, those who regained their elbow flexor muscle strength within 3 months can be regarded as having a high hope of recovery and can continue to be observed conservatively. While those who still have no muscle strength recovery at 3 months are recommended to have early surgical exploration for repair. This includes nerve grafting, transposition, etc. Most of the final treatment results are satisfactory and can restore most of the functions. Very few very severe injuries leave significant sequelae. That said, it is fine to see a doctor at 3 months of age. However, it is important to keep a detailed record of previous movement and recovery of each joint. Surgery is very individualized. Each person is different and the surgery is different. It costs around 10-20 thousand dollars. 3.What do I need to do during the observation period? It is very important to help the child to passively move the joints to avoid contractures. In particular, you should do external rotation of the shoulder joint and forearm rotation. In addition, carefully observe the recovery of the child’s joints and communicate with the doctor in a timely manner. 4.Do I need other treatments? Medications, electrical stimulation, acupuncture, etc. are not recommended for infants and young children. Personally, I think these treatments have no substantial effect and may cause damage to the infant. 5.Can the child be operated even though he has grown up? Some children without formal treatment often have developmental disorders of the shoulder and elbow joints and claw hand deformities. Depending on the dysfunction, the appropriate surgery can be chosen to treat it and can make a difference. As with any injury, the outcome of treatment is hardly comparable to normal.