United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>It amazes me how little OBPI is talked about in the press and online. <br/> <br/> I was searching around all morning and sending out mini press releases about awareness week and it just annoys the hell out of me that with the occurance rate of BPI that it gets no attention...I see the dumbest art...

<t>We Take Christina to Childrens Memorial hospital here in Chicago and she sees Dr. DiPatri and Dr. Alden who performed her surgery.<br/> <br/> They also have a brachial plexus clinic there and have given us very good advice/suggestions on therapies and expectations.<br/> <br/> overall I am happy w...

<t>Hi again...<br/> <br/> After Christina had surgery she was in a splint for 5 weeks so now that we started therapy again things are tight.<br/> <br/> My question is...has anyone ever felt a popping when they bend her elbow? it almost feels like it is popping out of socket. I hope this loosens up s...

She is in our thoughts and prayers

Thank you for the hope and advice...

she is teething too so thats probably why she is that way.

I really hate the fact that when something is wrong with her I always think its related to her arm...

<t>Christinas surgery was around 9 weeks ago and I was wondering when others who have had primary nerve grafts saw any signs of a recovery happening? I know it takes time to take effect but should we have seen some sort of improvement yet? The Dr's say not to worry but that isnt helping me any. <br/...

Did illinois respond yet Brandons mom?

we are from glen ellyn and I am planning to be writing all our elected officials to make them aware of BPI...

How can I do this...

I need or state to do the same...

<t>First off...Thank you all for the advice and for the several emails that helped us in coming to a conclusion.<br/> <br/> <br/> We decieded to have the primary surgery here at Childrens Memorial hospital. Dr DiPatri and Dr. Alden perfomed surgery on last tuesday and she is recovering well. We brou...

<t>This is the hard part... Being 6 months old I know we have to do something NOW not in 2 months...NO Dr will schedule something that fast let alone having to send them everything under the sun for them to make a appointment.<br/> <br/> Im so sick of hearing about Insurance...I really dont care abo...