United Brachial Plexus Network

My son is 12 and is having more and more need to type. I would like to teach him to type with one hand, but could use some tips or suggestions on this, including manuals. Thanks for any ideas.

We have recently moved to Cleveland TN and are in need of an OT/PT. My son is 11 y.o. With severe ROBPI. I am beginning my search from square one so any info would help. Thanks.

Thanks guys for your response. I appreciate the tips.

<t>My son, Bobby-11 y.o., has ROBPI and for quite a while now has had small blisters that appear on his affected hand. They first appeared just on his fingertips and would come and go. Now they seem to be spreading down his fingers and his palm. Has anyone else had this issue or have any idea what i...

I truly appreciate your response. When you are deciding a person to do surgery on your child, you need to be confident in them and your input is greatly appreciated. My son has had 6 surgeries with Dr. Shenaq and looking for a new surgeon is a major decision. Thanks again.

<t>As we search for an new surgeon, I have received a couple of names and would like input from those who have experience with them. Has anyone been under the care of Dr. Scott Kozin or to the Brachial Plexus Clinic at Cincinnati Children's Hospital? Please give me the good and the bad. Thanks for y...

From the information we received from his office, they are not sure when he will be back and are referring to other doctors if we wish. Dr. Shenaq is my first choice but I will also feel okay about a doctor that Dr. Shenaq trusts enough to refer his patients to.

<t>My son is 9 yrs. old with a right BPBI. He has been seeing Dr. Shenaq since he was 11 months old and we have been very pleased with his treatment. We have been waiting quite sometime for the gricilis (?) transfer, but it seems Dr. Shenaq has fallen ill and is on medical leave. I am not familiar w...

My son is a patient of Dr. Shenaq. He was scheduled for surgery in this month but of course it is on hold. I haven't heard anything for about a month and can't get anyone to return my call when I leave voicemail. Any new news?