United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hello,

My 16 year old daughter had a brachial plexus injury at birth. We are considering surgery for her internal shoulder rotation and her elbow contracture.

My daughter and I are very interested in talking or meeting with other teens who have had, or are considering surgery.

Thanks,
Marion

Marion
My son is aged 11 and he had a muscle transfer to relieve his internal rotation contracture last year, sorry he's so much younger than your daughter, but if you ahve any questions feel free to e mail me at;
erbspalsygroup@supanet.com
Karen

Hi Marion

I just wanted to welcome you to the message boards.

Hopefully some of the younger posters will answer...

Kath

You might want to post on the GENERAL BOARD....I think more parents with teen's hang out there

I've emailed some people with older kids to read this post - I hope they are around so that they will give input.

Good luck,
francine

Hi Marion-
My daughter Emily is 16 and had the mod quad surgery at age 13. Would be glad to answer any questions I can - please email me at gondalunch@enter.net. And welcome to the boards. You will find great connections and lots of support here.
Sue

Hello,
I have a son who is 13. He just had surgery over the summer for his elbow....He had mod quad at age 10...boy time flew!!! I will e-mail you. If you don't get it my address is: olafferty@triconet.org
T.

Thanks Kath. I got 5 replies so far!

Will do that. Thanks for the suggestion.

Thanks Francine.