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Waiter tip Hand
My baby born with 4 kg in normal delivery. After the delivery baby not moving his left hand and Its like waiter tip hand. We did x ray there was no fracture in x ray. Please tell me the solution.
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This condition is called Erb's palsy and it occurs due to birth injury. In 90% of cases, it gets resolved by 3-4 months on it's own. Physiotherapy is advised for improved outcome.
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It’s a transient condition generally improves over time and physiotherapy.
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It generally improves over time with physiotherapy
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He could have had a shoulder dystocia. Most of them improve with time. Your paediatrician will tell you some physiotherapy which is helpful.
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