United Brachial Plexus Network

Dr Aaron Filler is the man. He's in Santa Monica. Here's his site. Good luck.


Mike

http://www.nervemed.com/

<t>LizF,<br/> Sounds like you are on the right track. The swelling is normal, so don't be alarmed. Your arm is going to go through a lot of changes. Both your arm and hand are probably going to atrophy. It is difficult to see yourself go through these changes, but there really is nothing you can do....

I forgot to add, the recovery time for the first guy was around 6 mos. The other said about a year.
Mike

<t>Definately sounds positive. Especially with the movement in you hand and forearm. Did your surgeon tell you where your injury is? Sounds like c5-c6 trunk like me. I had the lower two trunks released from scar tissue and a graft on the upper trunk. I haven't talked to the two guys I mentioned, but...

<t>Terry,<br/> The recovery of a TBPI depends mostly on the root ganglion. An injury at the roots, or preganglionic, is permanent. The only alternative to this injury is nerve transfers where nerves are rerouted to add some function.<br/> A post-ganglionic injury, where the nerve root is not damaged...

Chris,
Per your post, remind me not to shake hands with you. I'm allergic to lead. Later SOCal.
Mike

LizF,
I am sorry to hear about your injury. The important thing for you to know is, you are going to recover. Think of your injury as a temporary set back. The pain is going to subside.
Just keep up with your range of motion exercises as your doc perscribes.
Mike

<r>Lourdes,<br/> I have been using the Givmohr Sling since November. I can wear it all day if needed. So far, it's the best I have found. I don't know if they are making childrens sizes. If they don't, it could be modified petty easily. I have attached one link where it can be purchased, but there a...

Good info Chris. Mine has been submitted. Carry on, sir

Mike

<t>Peter,<br/> I was also involved in a motorcycle accident, March 13, 2005. Most of us here were told the same initial prognosis, wait and see if the nerve recovers on its own. That is usually as far as it goes unless you have a brachial plexus specialist.<br/> My EMG indicated that I had multiple ...