Erb-Duchenne and Dejerine-Klumpke are palsies of the brachial plexus. Palsy refers to paralysis while brachial plexus is the network of nerves in the region from the neck down towards the shoulder, ...

Erb’s palsy and Klumpke’s paralysis are complications of brachial plexus injuries that most often occur during difficult child births. Some brachial plexus injuries resolve on their own with time.

Brachial plexus injuries can be classified in 2 ways: by the degree of nerve injury or by their anatomic location (as in this article). A more complete understanding of the associated anatomy enhances ...