<t>Well, it has been almost a year since my son had his first surgery with Dr. Mackinnon. Derek had his bullet removed, nerve transfers, and some additional surgeries locally (tendon transfers). Great news, he has regained most use of his right arm. There is some additional work that will just take ...

<t>Just wanted to give everyone an update on my son. He's almost 2 1/2 mo post surgery and has regained most use of his arm. He still may need one more surgery for his hand, but overall he has gained so much more than we ever expected. Everyone at this site was so supportive and giving with personal...

<r>I haven't been here in awhile. My son had his surgery Monday, things went well, but they say it will take at least a year for any significant change. I was wanting to know if there is anyone else in the Anchorage/Mat Su Valley area of alaska that has gone through this. I believe it would help my ...

<t>I have posted several times on the TBPI message board, but thought someone else here would have some advice.<br/> <br/> I know the majority of people that I have see here have either had their injury from birth or from some kind of an accident. My 21 year old son was a victim of a crime, shot whe...

<t>Looks like we are heading back to st louis for surgery next month. My son still has no use of his tricep. The pain has eased tremendously, but emotionally it is very tough. Recently turned 21 and living back at home with mom and dad is very tough. He is considering trying to find some kind of wor...

<t>My son is on his way back from St Louis with Dr Mackinnon tonight. His trip went very well. They did the EMG there Tuesday, which he said was very painful, but survived! The doctor seems to think he will gain most use of his arm and hand back. The only thing she was concerned with was there seems...

<t>I haven't been around much these days, but just wanted to let you know my son (who just turned 21 last week), is heading to st louis to see Dr Mackinnon March 10. He started PT and OT, getting some use of his fingers, but nothing in his wrist at all. Unfortunatly, the man who shot him still hasn'...

<t>okay folks, here I am again asking MORE questions. <br/> <br/> We have our appt mar 10 with Dr Mackinnon and was wondering if anyone knows what we can expect. Derek will be 2 1/2 mo post injury when we go. We still don't the extent of damage, if he will need surgery, even what tests they will be ...

<t>Has anyone heard of Dr Mackinnon? We have been referred to her and go mar 10. I am reading articles everyday and had never heard of her. My md here seems to think she is very good. I just want to make sure that we are sending Derek to someone who can handle his situation. She is located in St Lou...

new to this site-I am 5'2". 4 kids ranging from 8 1/2 lbs to 10 lbs, all healthy. My son has a RTBPI.