United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>I am unable to raise my arm at all. I was wondering if anyone has ever had any kind of muscle transfers to be able to raise your arm. I had a latisimus muscle transfer to be able to bend my elbow, but I am not having any luck with it. Please post any encouraging stories. I am getting very discour...

I did estim for a couple of months following a latisimus muscle trasfer and yes it does hurt. I am 28 years old and usually have a high tolerance for pain. I always got used to it, but it does hurt.

<t>Hi everybody,<br/> I haven't been on here in awhile. I had the latissimus muscle transfer on Nov. 1, 2004 to restore my biceps function. I was just wondering how long it takes to get function in the bicep. I have been doing pt for about 10 weeks and have not seen a lot of results. I am able to fl...

<t>I have robpi. I have 4 year old twin daughters. I am unable to lift my right arm at all. I always figured out a way to take care of my twins. I never had any problems with them and I was at home with them alone most of the time. You will find a way to take of your newborn babies with God's help.<...

Hi,
I have been having extreme back pain lately. I was wondering if anyone with bpi goes to a chiropractor to alleviate pain.

TIA,
Heather

What is the name of the test many of you have done to find out what nerves are not working in your arm? I think it is EMS or ETS. I'm not really sure. I would like to schedule the test for myself, but I can't remmber its name.

Thanks

Does the Children's Hospital of Michigan perform surgeries for bpi? I live in Michigan and I am trying to find a surgeon to do the gracillis muscle transfer surgery on me.

Thanks
Heather

<r>Deanna,<br/> <br/> Can you tell me about your recovery? I am not as worried about the surgery as I am about the recovery. I have 3 year old twins and I wonder about everyday life following the surgery. Were you able to resume taking care of yourself soon after the surgery? Please give me any deta...

<t>Soccer is awesome!!!! I am robpi and I started playing when I was 16. They didn't have the league in my area until then. I played for 4 years every chance I could. I played on the Varsity team my junior and senior year. I built up my self confidence. My team was very supportive and always did the...

Also, could you please put where the doctor is located? Thanks