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by RLM2323
Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:24 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Can't put hand on hip - follow-up surgery needed?
Replies: 6
Views: 8886

Can't put hand on hip - follow-up surgery needed?

DD had the mod quad when she was almost 2. Surgery was extremely successful and she now has about 85% functionality except she can't put her hand on her hip or behind her back without help. She is now 5 1/2. Her surgeon mentioned a follow-up surgery to loosen the shoulder might help. Anyone have exp...
by RLM2323
Fri Nov 05, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Help with winging - scapula stabilizer??
Replies: 1
Views: 1171

Help with winging - scapula stabilizer??

My daughter will be two in a week. She recently had a tendon transfer, nerve transfer, and shoulder capsule tightening. She has great function and range of motion in her arm now, but she has quite a bit of winging. Other than taping, can you recommend something to help with the winging? I have heard...
by RLM2323
Sat Sep 04, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Dr Nath top doctor?
Replies: 9
Views: 13562

Re: Dr Nath top doctor?

We went through the process of getting several opinions for our child's brachial plexus injury. We have two friends who are doctors and both advised us to steer clear of Dr. Nath. They wouldn't normally advise anyone of this except that we are friends and we specifically asked their opinions of Dr. ...