United Brachial Plexus Network

Funny reason bras are not a problem for me to hook. The other day my PT told me that he is extremely impressed with my range of motion in my none effected arm. It never occurred to me that the reason I could strap my bra behind my back was do to being more flexible than most. I never thought of my s...

That's really awesome! By the time that I get up there in October you will be amazing. Can't wait to see what you are doing in person.

I want to say don't give up. It's a long road but worth it. I have learned so much about myself and have never been so motivated to do thing in my life. I had my accident in March of 2006, 1st surgery in July 2006, 2nd in Aug 2006, and 3rd in Jan of 2010. I got some things back fast other things too...

I haven't looked into breast reduction but was wondering if anyone had the problem of the breast of there affected arm being a lot smaller than the other. I had nerve transfers that were "tapped" into my pec muscle and now I have the ever shrinking boob. I'm eithere going to need a reducti...

Have they done an EMG (is a technique for evaluating and recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles.), MRI or MRA? These are the most common diagnostic imagings that can be done. I have more information if you would like it. This should get you started.

I forgot to put this in my post. Branon, I would love to see the pictures, I should get mine in the mail soon and we can swap.

I had surgery by Dr Elhassan in Jan. He did a free muscle transfer and tendon transfer. I am 12 weeks out (4 weeks out of a brace) and can do things that i never imagined I could. I was told by the last doctor that I should be happy with what I have and to face reality that I would never be able to ...

I was in a motorcycle accident March 31 2006, I just had surgery #3 in Jan 2010. I'm on the road to recovery once again and loving every minute of it.

I am new to this site, I have not had anyone that understands what it has been like to go through such a change in their life. It is nice to know I'm not the only one that gotten excited about getting a gar open or their shoes tided. Angela, I wanted to let you know that I and a Pediatric and NICU n...

I just had surgery at the Mayo Clinic on Jan 12th. I will be there in March to get my brace off and find out if my Muscle/Tendon transfer took. I wish you luck. Have you had any other surgeries? I just found this site, do you know of any other forums or support groups? Who is doing your surgery?