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by Alecia
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:27 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Status post - Multiple tendon transfers
Replies: 0
Views: 617

Status post - Multiple tendon transfers

<t>Hello to all....<br/> I haven't posted for awhile as Glynn has been having some healing issues, but thought you all might want to know the results of his tendon transfers performed back in Aug 2008.<br/> Glynn was 2 years out from his accident and had already done the nerve transfers/grafts offer...
by Alecia
Thu Sep 18, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Trip Back To The Mayo
Replies: 9
Views: 1717

Re: Trip Back To The Mayo

CONGRATS!!!!! I am so happy hear the news!! Just keep working at it! With determination you'll do great.
My husband is also AD. He is USN though, 10 1/2 years, LTBPI + TBI also due to a motorcycle accident 10/06.
Please keep posting as to your recovery!
by Alecia
Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:33 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Pectoral and Trapezius Muscle Transfers for TBPI patient - new member
Replies: 6
Views: 1633

Re: Pectoral and Trapezius Muscle Transfers for TBPI patient - new member

<t>Hi Wes,<br/> Dr. Elhassan has guaranteed Glynn external rotation to about neutral. They also expect him to regain about 45 degrees for both flexion and extension (which is HUGE for him. )<br/> He is doing well. His baseline pain before the surgery was about a 4. Right now he is standing in front ...
by Alecia
Thu Sep 11, 2008 12:02 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Attention teen and adult injured TBPI, Awareness needs your help!
Replies: 11
Views: 2590

Re: Attention teen and adult injured TBPI, Awareness needs your help!

Your statement on the 6 month depression stopped me cold. Glynn experienced the same dark period and I thought it was the heavy medication. Hind sight.....
by Alecia
Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:02 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Attention teen and adult injured TBPI, Awareness needs your help!
Replies: 11
Views: 2590

Re: Attention teen and adult injured TBPI, Awareness needs your help!

<t>My husband says:<br/> <br/> 1. Don't be afraid to ask for a 2nd opinion<br/> <br/> 2. A TBPI is not the end of your life, just the beginning of a new way of life. If your remain positive and goal oriented you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. <br/> <br/> 3. Stay involved in your own c...
by Alecia
Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: New to Board
Replies: 11
Views: 2469

Re: New to Board

<t>Hi Kim, <br/> <br/> My husband's injury was Oct 2006. We didn't realize that Glynn had surgical options and by the time we did it was almost too late. The Mayo docs like to do any nerve grafts or transfers within 6 months of the accident. Be very careful waiting beyond that point. (Glynn had EXCE...
by Alecia
Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:37 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Update - Pec and Trap transfer
Replies: 0
Views: 958

Update - Pec and Trap transfer

<t>Glynn's surgery was August 28th. He is coming along well now. He had a few problems initially. He developed anemia due to the large amount of blood loss. He required 2 separate blood transfusions 2bags each time and was soon feeling much better. <br/> <br/> The incision is quite large - extending...
by Alecia
Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:22 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Mayo clinic question?????
Replies: 5
Views: 1311

Re: Mayo clinic question?????

<t>Hi Wes, <br/> <br/> Alecia again... I didn't see this post before you asked me specifically about going to Mayo. I didn't realize you'd already had some surgery post accident. <br/> <br/> So, please allow me to modify my response. <br/> <br/> Glynn also had no stability. With the transfers done l...
by Alecia
Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:10 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Pectoral and Trapezius Muscle Transfers for TBPI patient - new member
Replies: 6
Views: 1633

Re: Pectoral and Trapezius Muscle Transfers for TBPI patient - new member

<r>Hi Wes, <br/> <br/> I am not certain which BPI specialists you have available to you, but Glynn is Active Duty Navy and his docs sent him to what they considered to be the best. At this point in the game, I have to agree. <E>:)</E><br/> <br/> Glynn had a c-5 stretch injury and the neuroma on C-5 ...
by Alecia
Fri Aug 15, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Loss of Hand After Rotator Cuff Surgery
Replies: 20
Views: 19251

Re: Loss of Hand After Rotator Cuff Surgery

<t>As far as using ESTIM to keep those muscles viable - <br/> <br/> We have been using ESTIM daily for nearly 2 years. Great Bicep return (Double Oberlin procedure)but still no Deltoid (18 months post op). The deltoid continues to atrophy and now looking at surgery Aug 28th for muscle and tendon tra...