<t>The tendon transfer would be to improve her supination and external rotation. The surgeon, Dr. Goitz at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, said that her shoulder capsule is starting to freeze and rotate forward. I hope that answers your questions. I'd appreciate any and all feedback!<br/> <br/> C...

<t>Hi Everyone! Well, we go to Brachial Plexus Clinic on Monday at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Every time we see the doctor, he says we need to keep our thoughts open about tendon transfer surgery in the future. Does anyone have experience with this surgery and/or thoughts on it? I'd apprecia...

<t>Katie's EMG took about 10 mins tops. The doctor who conducted the test was wonderful. He is Dr. Wessel at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Katie hated it and what child wouldn't. She cried...a lot. We still have problems getting her to lay down. Her EMG was done on a Friday and that whole weeke...

<t>Krista, Katie did not like the water either, but we took lots of toys (and one of her security blakets) in with us and did play therapy with the toys at first to get her more acclimated to the water. As with anything, perserverance is the key to success. Don't give up!! Our thoughts are with you ...

It sounds great!! How do I contact the Variety Club? I would love to come

<t>Katie had her EMG today. Though it was a nightmare to have to put her through, the results were very positive. We deifinitely do not need nerve surgery. And though the journey ahead will be a long one, she will reach a near full recovery. The power of prayer has never been more evident in my life...

Francine;
Could you give a little more info about what you're talking about here. We are in PA and would be interested in anything that goes on relatively close by. Thanks!!!

Sounds like a great idea! We would definitely be there!!

My daughter has her EMG on March 7. I am in the early stages of the recovery process and was wondering...
1. How long will the test take?
2. Will it hurt Katie?
I am just sick thinking about it. Any thoughts?

<t>My name is Cheri, by the way. I have lost sight of my own identity with all this going on. Katie is in Physical Therapy and we meet with the specialist on February 13. His name is Dr. Addellson at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh. I will let you know more, once we meet with him. Katie has LOBPI,...