United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>Hello to all....<br/> I haven't posted for awhile as Glynn has been having some healing issues, but thought you all might want to know the results of his tendon transfers performed back in Aug 2008.<br/> Glynn was 2 years out from his accident and had already done the nerve transfers/grafts offer...

CONGRATS!!!!! I am so happy hear the news!! Just keep working at it! With determination you'll do great.
My husband is also AD. He is USN though, 10 1/2 years, LTBPI + TBI also due to a motorcycle accident 10/06.
Please keep posting as to your recovery!

<t>Hi Wes,<br/> Dr. Elhassan has guaranteed Glynn external rotation to about neutral. They also expect him to regain about 45 degrees for both flexion and extension (which is HUGE for him. )<br/> He is doing well. His baseline pain before the surgery was about a 4. Right now he is standing in front ...

Your statement on the 6 month depression stopped me cold. Glynn experienced the same dark period and I thought it was the heavy medication. Hind sight.....

<t>My husband says:<br/> <br/> 1. Don't be afraid to ask for a 2nd opinion<br/> <br/> 2. A TBPI is not the end of your life, just the beginning of a new way of life. If your remain positive and goal oriented you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. <br/> <br/> 3. Stay involved in your own c...

<t>Hi Kim, <br/> <br/> My husband's injury was Oct 2006. We didn't realize that Glynn had surgical options and by the time we did it was almost too late. The Mayo docs like to do any nerve grafts or transfers within 6 months of the accident. Be very careful waiting beyond that point. (Glynn had EXCE...

<t>Glynn's surgery was August 28th. He is coming along well now. He had a few problems initially. He developed anemia due to the large amount of blood loss. He required 2 separate blood transfusions 2bags each time and was soon feeling much better. <br/> <br/> The incision is quite large - extending...

<t>Hi Wes, <br/> <br/> Alecia again... I didn't see this post before you asked me specifically about going to Mayo. I didn't realize you'd already had some surgery post accident. <br/> <br/> So, please allow me to modify my response. <br/> <br/> Glynn also had no stability. With the transfers done l...

<r>Hi Wes, <br/> <br/> I am not certain which BPI specialists you have available to you, but Glynn is Active Duty Navy and his docs sent him to what they considered to be the best. At this point in the game, I have to agree. <E>:)</E><br/> <br/> Glynn had a c-5 stretch injury and the neuroma on C-5 ...

<t>As far as using ESTIM to keep those muscles viable - <br/> <br/> We have been using ESTIM daily for nearly 2 years. Great Bicep return (Double Oberlin procedure)but still no Deltoid (18 months post op). The deltoid continues to atrophy and now looking at surgery Aug 28th for muscle and tendon tra...