There are many treatments available for Erb’s palsy, it’s important to ascertain the full extent of damage as early as possible. There are tests which can be done that show which nerve(s) are damaged. Treatment in the first year of life can have a significant impact on recovery. However, there are many options available for all ages.
The Hospitals below accept referrals from GPs/Paedatricians/Physiotherapists for children with Erb's Palsy or Brachial Plexus injury
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy Unit-Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department
Clarendon Wing
Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Leedsth-tr-erbspalsyleeds@nhs.net
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Royal Hospital for Children - Glasgow
Outpatients, Ground Floor
Royal Hospital for Children
1345 Govan Road
Glasgow
G51 4TF
brachial.plexus@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Nerve Service
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
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The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill
Stanmore
Middlesex
HA7 4LP
Appointments may also be held at Bolsover Street in Central London
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