Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Date of Injury: 12/15/02
Level of Injury: -dominant side C5, C6, & C7 avulsed. C8 & T1 stretched & crushed
BPI Related Surgeries: -2 Intercostal nerves grafted to Biceps muscle, -Free-Gracilis muscle transfer to Biceps Region innervated with 2 Intercostal nerves grafts. -2 Sural nerves harvested from both Calves for nerve grafting. -Partial Ulnar nerve grafted to Long Triceps. -Uninjured C7 Hemi-Contralateral cross-over to Deltoid muscle. -Wrist flexor tendon transfer to middle, ring, & pinky finger extensors.
Surgical medical facility: Brachial Plexus Clinic at The Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN (all surgeries successful)
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." ~Theodore Roosevelt
Our Mission Statement The United Brachial Plexus Network strives to inform, support, and unite families and those concerned with brachial plexus injuries, its treatment and prevention worldwide.
Our Shared Vision
Increase AWARENESS of and work towards the PREVENTION of brachial plexus injuries.
Provide SUPPORT for families and individuals affected by brachial plexus injuries.
EDUCATE medical and legal professionals, politicians and the general public on the issues surrounding this disability.
Create and maintain a NETWORK of information and support that will UNITE all those concerned with this injury worldwide.
Articles of Incorporation are available on the Massachusetts State website along with information about our incorporation.
