United Brachial Plexus Network

As a parent with a child who suffers from a TBPI for the last 9 years, and who looks at this forum everyday since the accident, and who has talked to both Dan and Chris in the past, I can only give my opinion, and that is "Well said" to both Chris's and Dan's post. The information that the...

Angela and Brandon, Thanks for your insight, Blairs appointment is next month (3/29/11) so we will have some time to dwell on it.

My son is heading to the Mayo at end of March, considering tendon transfer for some shoulder rotation and fusing wrist. Have conflicting opinions on wrist fusing, I would appreciate any ones opinions and thoughts on the "wrist fusing" He is pretty active and feels it might be a detriment. ...

Branson,
Could you possibly post some pictures showing your "wrist strap" Thanks

Philip,
I forgot to mention we live in Parkland, feel free to email anytime,

Philip, I have a 28 yr old son with RBPI, 5 avulsions with surgery done up at the Mayo in 2004, auto accident in 2003, back then we did a lot of research and found out that there were not any doctors locally that were proficient in this injury, as I still check on the boards I still haven't heard of...

I am contemplating getting my son (RTBPI 5 avulsions, 2003) Scuba Diving lessons for his 28th birthday, we live in South Florida and would appreciate any kind of advice or tips in reference to Scuba Diving