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Debi Chalik Explains Brachial Plexus Palsy Birth Injury

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A Brachial plexus injury, also known as Brachial plexus palsy, is an injury that occurs during the delivery of a newborn when the head and shoulder are abnormally stretched, damaging the nerves of the shoulder. This birth injury may cause your newborn’s arm to lay limp or have limited mobility in the shoulder and/or hand. In the video below, Florida birth injury lawyer Debi Chalik explains how parents can seek treatment and support for their child’s injury.

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