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by lesthomson
Wed Apr 02, 2003 3:18 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Considering Amputation?
Replies: 30
Views: 5954

Re: Considering Amputation?

<t>Hi Onepaw<br/> I have just had a visit to my surgeon to discuss amputation and we have decided to go for it. I am four and half years post motorcycle injury and have explored all my options with Prof Birche at Stanmore UK. As I picked up MRSA in intensive care my options were very limited a muscl...
by lesthomson
Mon Mar 17, 2003 6:09 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Considering Amputation?
Replies: 30
Views: 5954

Re: Considering Amputation?

<t>Hi Jamie<br/> I have complete BPI like yourself following a motocycle accident in june 1998. I have regained good shoulder movement following surgery to the auxiliary nerve. My injury was complicated when I contracted MRSA in intensive care, this has ruled out a muscle transfer to regain elbow fu...
by lesthomson
Thu Feb 13, 2003 5:13 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Amputation
Replies: 53
Views: 7721

Re: Amputation

<t>Hi Jacko<br/> I am giving serious thought to amputation and have been referred to my orthopaedic surgeon to look into what kind of prosthesis are available. <br/> <br/> Your posting has more or less helped me make up my mind, thanks for that. Have you came across any others who have gone down a s...