United Brachial Plexus Network

Julianne from Australia, mum of 4, Adrian 15, Paul ROBPI 8, David 7 & Mikayla 4. Wife of 1 - Wayne

Yes, you're correct

<t>Hi Patty,<br/> <br/> In Pauls case he didn't have screws & plate initially though after 12 weeks on x-ray it seemed that the bones were moving. The doctor decided that he should have them inserted to stabilise the bone. Whilst under anaesthetic another x-ray was taken and the surgeon had a go...

Hi Patty,

Is it his lower or upper arm?
My son Paul who will be 9 in January is willing to correspond with him if he has any concerns.

Julianne

<t>My son had a dislocated shoulder which was corrected when he was 2yo. This left his lower arm just as Karrie explained which is functional at a young age ie.hand to eye co-ordination "palm up". He had a range of 110 degrees then and still does now. If he needed to try and turn his hand palm down ...

<t>Hi Karrie,<br/> My 8yo son (ROBPI)had the surgery in June this year. We are from Australia so I'm not sure if they do it the same way.<br/> Paul was in plaster for 16weeks as the bone didn't heal properly. He has not had a splint.<br/> The outcome has been great. Paul can now button and zip his p...

<t>Hi all,<br/> <br/> I haven't posted for a long time, but wanted to update on Paul (6yrs robpi).<br/> <br/> This year Paul has started playing Aussie Rules football (after OK by physio) and absolutely loves it. His confidence in everything is growing everyday.<br/> <br/> Paul was a child who quite...

Hi Lyn

Sorry about the reply (or lack of), but I have had a virus in my computer. I think it is all fixed now. I have spent most of the day on it.

Did you find this person Kamil on these boards?

Julianne

Brachial Plexus Palsy Support Group
Melbourne, Australia.

When: Sunday 18th November 2001
Where: Melbourne Zoo meet at the Bandstand
Time: 12pm

All welcome

Julianne Long
Ph (03)9465 4954

<t>I had trouble brestfeeding my son. The midwives said it was because his face & jaw were very sore from the forceps delivery. His face was badly bruised. He was also in the Special care nursery for 2 days and they gave him supplimentary feeds (bottle). I was also told that babies need to work ...