United Brachial Plexus Network

Congratulations are in order! My baby girl is five and I hate that she'll be an only child because of my injury. Truly I believe you can do this! Yes, it will be tough but soooooo worth it. I don't know how extensive your injuries are but challenges are made to be overcomed! If there is anything I c...

The advice you've been given is excellent. Dr. Susan MacKinnon did a nerve transfer for me and Dr. Tung transferred a muscle to my arm; both are at Barnes in St. Louis. My accident was two years ago next month and though you may not want to hear this now . . . you' ll adjust no matter what doctors c...

Get the sling from Dan, soooo awesome! I'm also working through couch to 5k. As far as fatigue in my good arm, I'm not sure what's going on but my thumb and first two fingers are numb and there are times it extends to my elbow. When I'm really cold my hand doesn't work all that well. I haven't been ...

Hi Ian, I too am new though it's been nearly two years since the accident. Dr. MacKinnon did my nerve transfer and Dr. Tung, in the same office took care of my muscle transfer. If you can get past all the students curiously watching you then give MacKinnon a call. As far as pain, it has become an ou...