United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I found this website as I was looking for an athletic sling the Mayo doctors recommended.

I just got off the phone with Dan (he's having custom slings made for athletes). He was very upbeat and promising on the phone...it was good to talk to someone that understands my situation.

Overall I'm handling the situation well. Emotionally I cycled through the bulk of the bad stuff early on. I was in the hospital nearly two weeks and would have likely died had I not been wearing full motorcycle gear. I hit a contractor's trailer as he was pulling out onto the highway. At this point aside from my bad arm/shoulder I feel pretty good.

My family, friends, and employer have been very supportive. At this point I just want my life back. I am scheduled for nerve graft surgery next month...wish me luck! I am sure I will be on this board quite a bit in the next few years as I work through recovery.

I have read some recent posts...there is a very helpful group of people here! Nice to meet you all!

~Aaron
Fort Wayne, IN

Hey Man,

Glad to hear your in good spirits. I was hit by a transport on May 19 while on my 09 R1. Good luck with your surgery and keep us updated.

Will

Hey, welcome to the site. I was in a motorcycle accident to a few years back (as were a lot of us here). You sound like you have a super positive attitude - especially so soon after your accident, and that really is what will help you the most in the coming years Good luck with your upcoming surgery and I hope you get great results. The Mayo doctors are a fantastic group and know how to talk TO people, not just talk AT them.
If you have shoulder issues, I suggest you ask about seeing Dr. Elhassan at the mayo clinic. He is part of the brachial plexus team there and can do surgical techmiques on a brachial plexus injury to the shoulder that no other doctor in the world can do. He is giving me my before and after videos and I will post them as soon as I get them.

Ang

Wondering what people wear in the water to hold back a flail arm. My daughter has Dan's sling for running, dancing, soccer but for swimming she feels it weighs her down.

Welcome to the sight, I wish you much luck in your upcoming nerve graft surgery. I had mine over a year ago and my arm started to flex and move 8 months after the surgery. I know I will never have full strength with my arm, but I do have some use of it now. I am thankful. Good luck!