United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>We have also been told that wheelbarrow walking is too strenuous on the all ready unstable joint and not to do it. Crawling is a much better weight bearing exercise in that the child's weight is evenly distributed and does not cause the shoulder to give in. I would think twice about doing this ex...

<t>My understanding is that the TES is used at night because that is when your body produces the hormone for muscle growth. Using it during the day, I think would not have the same effect on the muscle growth. We also use the 6'' electrodes to cover the larger areas down the back and wrap the arm to...

<r>Roseanne,<br/> You need to get with the school and have an IEP evalutaion done for special ed services. There are services that you can get through the school system and he should qualify for them. Contact his school and set this up as soon as you can. Also, can you call me or e-mail me. My compu...

<t>The picnic was awesome. The kids had so much fun together and many friendships were made that day. Dr. Kozin did evaluations for the kids. The Cirinos and Francine out did themselves this year with a halloween theme, the costume parade and the drums. It was so much fun. We look forward to it ever...

DeShawn,
Thanks for the info. I wish Rain the very best in her recovery. Take care.
Karrie

DeShawn,
Can I ask what was the specific reason for the osteotomy and what other surgeries did Rain have? It sounds like that is the same procedure that was explained to me for Kyle. Thanks.
Karrie

Karrie here...married to David, 4 children - Daniel 20, Derek 19, Kristin 14 and Kyle 6 (LOBPI). Kyle has had the mod quad/caps. We live in southern Maryland.

DeShawn,
Who did your daughters surgery? Does she have any pins or screws? Thanks.
Karrie

<t>The osteotomy I am talking about is on the lower arm. It is very different than the derotational osteotomy done on the upper arm. My understanding is the osteotomy done on the upper arm requires screws and pins and they are fixed with an external splinting device. The osteotomy done on the lower ...

<t>This is not a new protocal. Infact it is a very common surgery usually preformed when a broken arm does not heal right. It can be done by any orthopeadic doctor. We will be seeing an orthopeadic specialist at Children's in D.C. for an opinion, Dr. Wilson. It is just another way to get the arm int...