United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>Anyone had an open incision tendon release ( Lattisimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Pectoralis) combined with an arthroscopic capsule release ( release shoulder capsule, completely cut subscapularis tendon)<br/> <br/> What was the effect on internal rotation and the ability to lift the arm over the head....

<t>Dear Kate - How old was your son when he had the surgery. My son is four and I'm trying to decide some very good but slightly different options.<br/> <br/> Dr. Pearl - the pioneer or arthroscopic capsule release - would release the lattisimus dors by an open incision, and release the shoulder cap...

We are seeing the excellent Dr. Pearl in LA who recommends -post tendon transfer and ACR surgery - a body cast in external rotation at waist height. Does anyone know if Waters and Bae and Kozin cast at waist height or higher in the "Statue of Liberty" position.

Helen

<t>Has anyone had arthroscopic capsule release which included completely releasing the subscapularis?<br/> <br/> We're contemplating this surgery for my 4 year old who has BPI but I'm worried about completely cutting the muscle free.<br/> <br/> Also the arthoscopic capsule release doesn't seem to he...