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by coopsmom
Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: "no no" elbow splint
Replies: 7
Views: 3157

Re: "no no" elbow splint

The PT works at a special school and all "no-no's" were donated by families. I think she is trying to find out more info. I'll let all know what I find out!
by coopsmom
Wed Jul 09, 2008 6:14 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: "no no" elbow splint
Replies: 7
Views: 3157

Re: "no no" elbow splint

<t>Thanks for all the replies! <br/> The "no-no" is almost exactly like the pedi-wrap but not as bulky. The one we are borrowing goes from right above his elbow to his wrist. It can be positioned further up or down depending on what we are doing, and is very light weight. (Kind of like strong cardbo...
by coopsmom
Tue Jul 08, 2008 4:48 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: "no no" elbow splint
Replies: 7
Views: 3157

"no no" elbow splint

<t>Hi there!<br/> <br/> Has anyone ever heard of an elbow immobilizer or splint called a "no-no"? My EI physical therapist is letting us borrow one from her company, for my son's LOBPI , and has no idea where they originally purchased it from. It has been a huge success with his weight bearing and a...
by coopsmom
Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:14 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Nerve Transfer Surgery
Replies: 2
Views: 834

Nerve Transfer Surgery

<t>Hi!<br/> My name is Chris and my son, Cooper, was born this past Sept with LOBPI. We are scheduled to have a nerve transfer on March 13th with Dr Kozin at Shriner's Hosp in Phil. <br/> <br/> I'm just trying to find out what the recovery is like....how long?/brace or splint?/pain relief?/car seat?...
by coopsmom
Sun Feb 03, 2008 6:23 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: CALM Shoulder Screening
Replies: 9
Views: 1348

Re: CALM Shoulder Screening

<t>Hey Tanya.<br/> You sparked my interest when I saw that you attended an AWHONN conference. I am also a LDR nurse with a very recent shoulder dystocia delivery. My son has LOBPI(5 mos old) and I am just at the beginning of everything! I am having difficulty with being the LDR nurse, in the hospita...
by coopsmom
Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:18 pm
Forum: Community Meet-ups and Events
Topic: Anyone in PA looking to gather or need support.
Replies: 3
Views: 3496

Re: Anyone in PA looking to gather or need support.

<t>Hi!<br/> My name is Chris and am new to the BPI world. My son, Cooper, was born in September with a BPI and has since seen many therapists and specialists. All have been helpful, but what I really need is a network of people who have been through all of this to answer my specific, non-professions...