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by MNelson
Fri Mar 24, 2006 11:50 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Doctor in So Cal
Replies: 3
Views: 857

Re: Doctor in So Cal

Dr Aaron Filler is the man. He's in Santa Monica. Here's his site. Good luck.


Mike

http://www.nervemed.com/
by MNelson
Tue Jan 31, 2006 1:14 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Help struggling to come to terms with injury
Replies: 17
Views: 2849

Re: Help struggling to come to terms with injury

<t>LizF,<br/> Sounds like you are on the right track. The swelling is normal, so don't be alarmed. Your arm is going to go through a lot of changes. Both your arm and hand are probably going to atrophy. It is difficult to see yourself go through these changes, but there really is nothing you can do....
by MNelson
Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:48 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Help struggling to come to terms with injury
Replies: 17
Views: 2849

Re: Help struggling to come to terms with injury

I forgot to add, the recovery time for the first guy was around 6 mos. The other said about a year.
Mike
by MNelson
Sat Jan 28, 2006 7:47 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Help struggling to come to terms with injury
Replies: 17
Views: 2849

Re: Help struggling to come to terms with injury

<t>Definately sounds positive. Especially with the movement in you hand and forearm. Did your surgeon tell you where your injury is? Sounds like c5-c6 trunk like me. I had the lower two trunks released from scar tissue and a graft on the upper trunk. I haven't talked to the two guys I mentioned, but...
by MNelson
Sat Jan 28, 2006 1:29 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Help struggling to come to terms with injury
Replies: 17
Views: 2849

Re: Help struggling to come to terms with injury

<t>Terry,<br/> The recovery of a TBPI depends mostly on the root ganglion. An injury at the roots, or preganglionic, is permanent. The only alternative to this injury is nerve transfers where nerves are rerouted to add some function.<br/> A post-ganglionic injury, where the nerve root is not damaged...
by MNelson
Fri Jan 27, 2006 3:39 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Answer to why Neuropathic pain hurts so much...
Replies: 2
Views: 614

Re: Answer to why Neuropathic pain hurts so much...

Chris,
Per your post, remind me not to shake hands with you. I'm allergic to lead. Later SOCal.
Mike
by MNelson
Fri Jan 27, 2006 3:35 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Help struggling to come to terms with injury
Replies: 17
Views: 2849

Re: Help struggling to come to terms with injury

LizF,
I am sorry to hear about your injury. The important thing for you to know is, you are going to recover. Think of your injury as a temporary set back. The pain is going to subside.
Just keep up with your range of motion exercises as your doc perscribes.
Mike
by MNelson
Tue Jan 24, 2006 5:58 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Frustrated and feeling alone
Replies: 6
Views: 915

Re: Frustrated and feeling alone

<r>Lourdes,<br/> I have been using the Givmohr Sling since November. I can wear it all day if needed. So far, it's the best I have found. I don't know if they are making childrens sizes. If they don't, it could be modified petty easily. I have attached one link where it can be purchased, but there a...
by MNelson
Thu Jan 12, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Help find a cure for BPI, Paralysis, and More!
Replies: 11
Views: 2113

Re: Help find a cure for BPI, Paralysis, and More!

Good info Chris. Mine has been submitted. Carry on, sir

Mike
by MNelson
Mon Jan 09, 2006 12:55 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Surgery results for everyone.....
Replies: 9
Views: 1694

Re: Surgery results for everyone.....

<t>Peter,<br/> I was also involved in a motorcycle accident, March 13, 2005. Most of us here were told the same initial prognosis, wait and see if the nerve recovers on its own. That is usually as far as it goes unless you have a brachial plexus specialist.<br/> My EMG indicated that I had multiple ...