Who does Erb’s palsy affect?

Who does Erb’s palsy affect?

Newborns sometimes develop Erb’s palsy during a difficult vaginal childbirth, or even during a cesarean section. During delivery, your healthcare provider sometimes has to move your baby’s head to one side to make room for delivery of their shoulders. In some cases, the stretching of the nerves causes damage, possibly even tears. This type of Erb’s palsy is also called a brachial plexus birth palsy, obstetric brachial plexus palsy or brachial plexus birth injury.

Erb’s palsy can also happen to adults who have traumatic injuries.