United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>We are going through evaluations for secondary surgery with our son who is five with ROBPI. My question is: Is it best for the child to have secondary surgery by the age of 5 or 6 to get the best results from the surgery, or does the age for surgery vary depending on ability? Is there any researc...

<r>My son, 5yrs. with ROBPI has an appt. with Dr. Goldfarb at St. Louis Shriners on Tues. April 28 at 7:30am. Will anyone else be there that morning? Or, if you have had experience with him and want to share, I'm all ears. My personal email is <EMAIL email="rjwhughen@aol.com">rjwhughen@aol.com</EMAI...

Anyone know of any Dr.s in Arkansas for BPI?

<t>My son, 5 yrs. old, with a ROBPI is being evaluated for secondary surgery. While going to a couple of Dr.s for opinions, I am having to discern their point of view. One is titled "Orthopedic Surgeon" and the other "Plastic Surgeon." What exactly is the difference between the two backgrounds when ...

What is it about Dr. Borschel and Dr. Goldfarb that you like? Before you decided on surgery for your daughter, did you get other Dr.'s opinions, and if so, how did they compare?

I could not find Susan Mckinnon's name on the list of physicians at Barnes Jewish, nor when I typed it in on the web. Could you give me some more information. Thanks.

<t>My son, 5 years, has a ROBPI and we are seriously considering surgery for tendon releases to help the shoulder movement. We have seen Dr. Kozin in Philly and Dr. Latz in Kansas City and heard their opinions on surgery. They have somewhat different opinions so I'm asking for any info regarding Dr....

<t>I am interested in knowing what anyone's experience has been with Dr. Kozin in regards to secondary surgery evaluation. I have gotten the impression that he is more conservative with surgical intervention. My son has a ROBPI, and we are seriously considering surgery if that is what's best at this...

My five year old son with ROBPI is close to needing tendon release surgery for his shoulder function. Does anyone recommend Dr. Latz in Kansas City at Children's Mercy? If so, what has been your experience with him?

Thanks for sharing.