United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>Hi Antoinette, My daughter had the tendon transfer, muscle release and also had her shoulder placed back into the correct position. Tori had her surgery in 2005, she was Three when she had the surgery. The Doctor done a great job! Tori can raise her (L) arm above her head, put it behind her back,...

<r>Felicia, Dr. Kozin performed surgery on my daughter in 05, two other children had the same procedure, we were all in the same room and were able to talk. I am sure you will not be the only family having surgery that day. Dr. Kozin is very good and also cares about his patients and their famlies. ...

Hi, I needed to ask if anyone out there has a phone number for drivers or limo serv. that can provide transportation from airport to hotel. I know I read it earlier and wrote it down on a sticky....darn things keep growing legs and walking away...can't find it anywhere. Thanks

<r>Thank you Claudia, Tori has had a few ear infections, but not cronic. Talked at a early age, and her speech is very clear. Tori does currently have a cold, clear discharge and not running a temp. Pediatrician told me not to worry, she would be fine by the time she is due for surgery, next thing I...

<t>Thank you for the info on the hearing issue. I also felt that since she had such a traumatic birth, with bruising all over her left side, that may have caused some injuries other than her Erb's Palsy. I will take a look at that brochure you mentioned, and do plan on asking the pediatrician, but d...

The pediatrician did was thinking because of fluid in her ears, and may need tubes. Just thought I would throw my question out there to you all and see what kind of feed back I received. Thanks for the info.

Hi, our family was just approved for medical flight assistance thru SWA. I was told that they could offer us a discount, but no longer provided free tickets. We received a 400 dollar discount... called LUV Vouchers, every little bit helps, hope this info does.

I forgot to ask in my other post...Has any children had any hearing problmes? My daughter failed her hearing test when she went thru the screening process for Kindergarten, and I was wondering if she has hearing loss due to Erb's Palsy.

<t>You all have such great information. My daughter is having TT sugery W/Dr.Nath on 9/19/07. I have read all of the posted messages and am now getting concerned about the procedure. I would love to hear from someone whose child has had the operation and is now getting out of the splint. How did you...