<t>Missy,<br/> <br/> No, you didn't confuse me. This is pretty consistent with what I have been reading. The doctor at TCH did say that removal of the hardware was optional? Did you doctor indicate that as well or did he recommend removing it? How long before the hardware is removed? I look forward ...

<t>Toula,<br/> <br/> Thanks for the information. I'm sorry for the delay in responding, but I took time off for the Thanksgiving Holiday. I did pull down the document you referenced and it was very informative. I appreciate you taking the time to respond. It's nice to be able to take your research a...

<t>Missy,<br/> <br/> Thanks for responding. As you can see from the other messages, I am so thankful to speak to others who are or have gone through this decision making process. There are so many issues to consider. I am so glad that your son is doing well and that you are pleased with the results....

<t>Karen,<br/> <br/> I forget that this message board reaches people from many different parts of the world. Since I am in the US I assume that is where everyone is as well. I agree with several of your comments. It is so hard trying to make the right decision. It appears that this is quite new in t...

<t>Karen,<br/> <br/> I probably didn't explain myself well enough. This can be so confusing sometimes. Beth's muscle transfer was to give her more mobility and outward range of motion very similar to your son. Her right arm does tend to rotate inward (palm down and elbow bent) and the bone surgery w...

<t>My daughter sounds very similar to your son. My daughter, Beth is almost 13. At age 10 she had a Subscapular slide and a latissus dorsi transfer. We recently traveled to Texas Children's Hospital where they are recommending the Osteotomy procedure. Although she has appox. 85% mobility, she seems ...