United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>Hi, so sorry to hear about your son. My son is 2 months old with Erbs Palsy. He also only could move his fingers. I hope my experiences may help you a little, but you are absolutely right, time is of the essence- you have to work quickly and pro-actively.<br/> <br/> 1) What do we do? (that's a bi...

<t>Hi,<br/> So sorry to hear about your little one. My son (2 months old) is seeing Dr. Piatt (Chief of Neurosurgery) at St. Christophers Hospital in Philadelphia. He is also a professor of neuroscience at Drexel University. He is absolutely wonderful. I would highly suggest that you give him a call...

<r>1) After a bpi occurs what should parents be told? The family should be given a full explanation of what a bpi is, how it happens, and what needs to be done to treat it. (I got none of this, and had to research everything on my own). Most importantly the medical staff should not "minimize" the se...

<t>I don't want to seem negative, but unfortunately after my delivery, I have lost alot of fait & respect for nurses and other medical staff. If the nurses would have listened to me, my son wouldn't have a LOBPI. Ater 19 hours labor and 3 hours pushing with no progress, I knew the baby wouldn't ...

Vacuum, Hands, Traction & Fundal Pressure by 2 residents.

Hi, My name is Megan. My son Anthony is 2 months old with LOBPI. We are in the Philadelphia suburb.

<t>I live in Pennsylvania, and my son has Medical Assistance, and we just got approved for Early Intervention. I am going to see Dr. Nath in April, and was wondering that if he's willing to treat my son, how will he get paid, will he accept my medicaid, does Early Invtervention pay for it or do I ne...

Can I ask where the doctors are going to be? Is it an event or something?