United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>It has been a long while since I last posted. I have a dilemma that I am find a hard time dealing with. I recently have gone back to work (working 2 jobs) after being at home for 2 years with my daughter who has a right BPI. I have been through hell and hot water to make sure that she has had eve...

<t>Hello-<br/> <br/> I would like to suggest American Airlines Miles for Kids program. My daughter and I got to fly to TCH in November courtesy of AA at no charge. The number you want to call is (800) 882-8880. The lady that I spoke with is Marie Ising. She is really nice and happy to assist you if ...

<t>Question" Does the State of Illinois reconize Erb's Palsy as a disability?" The reason for my question is that other parents here in Illinois that I have spoken with has had problems trying to get disability benefits for their child and I have feared trying to apply due to the number of rejection...

My daughter is suffering from muscular atrophy due to the LBPI and she has had the primary surgery. I would like to get a TES to try and stimulate her to get something going. Where can I find this?

My Daughter had her primary surgery done back in November 2003. It is almost 4 months post-opt and I really haven't seen much improvement. Am I expecting too much too soon?

<t>What I have learned from this whole experience is that no matter how much you win from a settlement/trial, You and your child will never be compensated enough. When I think about all of the things that we as parents go through as well as what our children are facing now and will face in the futur...

My daughter's therapist has been using kinesio tape since she was 3 months old. It helped keep her from overusing her shoulder and it kept her scapula in place when her ROM was performed. The only side effect she experienced was skin-breakdown after continuous use.

<t>I just returned from TCH yesterday and I must admit that it was a trying experience. I had to travel along because my husband was unable to get off from work. My daughter had the primary surgery performed and I found out that the doctors here(Chicago)had been lying to me all this time about the a...

I would like to know "How many parents out there have used botox?" My daughter's therapist were recommending botox @ the age of 5 months. I said no because I haven't found any case studies that used botox for BPIs.

Koodos For Jessica!!!!!!