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by tgiesler
Sun Feb 15, 2004 12:29 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: no primary- Botox?
Replies: 5
Views: 427

no primary- Botox?

<t>Robert just had his first eval with Dr. Van Heest and Dr. Partington. They both believe he doesn't need primary surgery, because he has gained som elbow flexion. He can get to neutral, but still do not have full supination. They briefly mentioned the possibility of doing BOTOX injection if we do ...
by tgiesler
Wed Jan 14, 2004 10:23 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: new parent looking for advice
Replies: 10
Views: 1089

Re: new parent looking for advice

<t>Nancy,<br/> Congrats on the birth of your little boy! I am from the La Crosse, WI area. Our orthopedist referred us to Mayo a couple of months ago and we still have not heard anything from them. I have persued a couple different avenues because of this. I also know someone whose daughter had surg...
by tgiesler
Wed Jan 14, 2004 10:02 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Thanks- I need more advice
Replies: 10
Views: 1156

Re: Thanks- I need more advice

Thank you all for responding. It is helpful to know that others have felt how I am feeling. I can not tell you how much I appreciate all the advice and support.
by tgiesler
Sun Jan 11, 2004 5:12 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Thanks- I need more advice
Replies: 10
Views: 1156

Thanks- I need more advice

<t>First I want to thank everyone that answered when I posted looking for the best doctor for our now almost 5 month old Robert. We have been in touch with TCH and Shriners in Minn. Robert has been doing great and has gained alot in the last month, however we still do not have return of biceps. He i...
by tgiesler
Sun Nov 09, 2003 6:05 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Looking for the best Doctor/Clinic
Replies: 16
Views: 1860

Looking for the best Doctor/Clinic

<t>My son Robert just turned 3 months. He still has not had return of elbow flexion. We are looking at surgery.We are being referred to Mayo in Rochester, MN to a Dr. Allen Bishop. I have not heard good things about this doctor. Idon't believe they specialize in Erb's Palsy. Looking for help to find...