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by Kilpow
Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: tendon/muscle transfer at mayo
Replies: 20
Views: 5765

Re: tendon/muscle transfer at mayo

<t>Three months? Ya, you got me beat! It is a challenge with the parents, isn't it? Love'em but need some independence back Huh! My neck still cracks and my spine is still tweaked but I'm more worried about my arms right now. I have not dealt with my knee yet. Just trying to get this right arm and s...
by Kilpow
Thu May 28, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: What's the one thing...?
Replies: 18
Views: 3488

Re: What's the one thing...?

<r>These lock-laces work great! I use them for all my shoes and boots. The only problem is you need somebody to help you lace them up for the first time. Once there on they fit great and are totally adjustable. Tieing shoes is a pain with one hand, you never get them tight enough!<br/> <br/> <URL ur...
by Kilpow
Wed May 27, 2009 6:13 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Doctor
Replies: 4
Views: 1763

Re: Doctor

Dr. Klien is retired. I tried to track him down last year (June '08) and he was already gone. Not sure about Dr. Teil? I do know Dr. Spinner worked under Dr. Klien and he is @ the Mayo Clinic with Dr. Bishop and Shin. Don't know if that helps. Best of luck!
by Kilpow
Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Muscle Transfer Info. needed!
Replies: 11
Views: 4629

Re: Muscle Transfer Info. needed!

<t>Thanks Joel!<br/> <br/> What a great Web-site you have created. Our injurys are very similiar. I'm like you I can't stand being non-active and this is driving me crazy. The information you give on your site is great. I'm going to look into Lyrica because neurotin gives me very little relief. Runn...
by Kilpow
Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:31 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Muscle Transfer Info. needed!
Replies: 11
Views: 4629

Re: Muscle Transfer Info. needed!

<t>Hey Ellen!<br/> <br/> Thanks for responding. I live in Tahoe, Cal. and was doing some spring skiing on Donner Summit when the avalanche hit. Wrong place, wrong time. I've moved to Virginia to be with family and get help through all this.<br/> <br/> Sounds like John has been on the same road I'm s...
by Kilpow
Mon Sep 29, 2008 2:30 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Muscle Transfer Info. needed!
Replies: 11
Views: 4629

Re: Muscle Transfer Info. needed!

<t>Hey Ellen!<br/> <br/> Thanks for responding. I live in Tahoe, Cal. and was doing some spring skiing on Donner Summit when the avalanche hit. Wrong place, wrong time. I've moved to Virginia to be with family and get help through all this.<br/> <br/> Sounds like John has been on the same road I'm s...
by Kilpow
Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Muscle Transfer Info. needed!
Replies: 11
Views: 4629

Muscle Transfer Info. needed!

<t>Hello All! Reading so many TBPI stories I realize I'm in the right place for information. I was caught in a avalanche in April'08 which dragged me over a couple of cliffs leaving me with a sever BPI to my right arm. My arm was completely un-responsive but I did have some shoulder movement and fee...