United Brachial Plexus Network

Hi...my husband only has the use of one of his arms. We are expecting our third child, but this will be the first time he cares for a newborn after his accident. Does anyone have any pointers on how to care for a baby with one arm?

I had a few questions for anyone who has regained tricep function without surgery. My husbands injury was on a motorcycle, and the injury was/is explained to us as he shredded two of the major nerves, but one somehow was still intact allthough he had no use of his right arm. About six months ago he ...

My husband would like to know how you switch gears?

I am posting for my husband, he has no use of his right arm....I was reading this thread to him and asked that I post for him...about the toothpaste, he just has a toothbrush that has a more square handle so he can lie it flat and squeeze the toothpaste on it.....and as to the scraping of bowls, he ...

Ohh wow...I am so happy to see your post...this was my husbands favorite before his injury....I guess I will invest in a reel for him to enjoy fishing again....it has been over a year and everyday he mentions different ideas he thinks of to make fishing possible.

I suggest you also contact Susan MacKinnon and Thomas Tung in St. Louis. They gave me an appointment within a week and work to accomodate any insurance you may have... their office no. is (314) 362-7388. We were also recommended by Tung to get second opinions at Mayo and with Belzberg....they are th...

We had a problem with Mayo also because they will not take any form of Medicaid....but thankfully Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis is willing to work with your situation....they are a religious hospital and do not even check your insurance before your medical visit....which was a surprise cause t...

I have hotel reservations for the Holiday Inn closest to Mayo Clinic in Rochester that they will not refund. Has to be used be the end of 2010. My husband has been offered surgery in St. Louis, MO. We need to recoup at least some of the money to pay for our trip to St. Louis. We have four nights at ...

Hi, I'm new here, my husband (26) had a motorcycle accident on 9/30/2009...we are trying to get in ASAP to the Mayo Clinic and I have a few question: Were do you all stay when you go to Minnesotta (we are from Miami, FL)? Dr. said not to expect great results, when they mention movement/results it's ...