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by Parker's Parents
Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:37 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Ilizarov Technique
Replies: 22
Views: 5452

Re: Ilizarov Technique

Amy
Parker has never worn an extension splint. It seems I read about it long ago, but no one has ever suggested it for Parker? It sounds great! I wonder why nobody has ever brought it up? Thanks!
Pam
by Parker's Parents
Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:34 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: question
Replies: 18
Views: 1633

Re: question

When we sued, we were automatically given 10% of what Parker was awarded...it was a big surprise to us.
by Parker's Parents
Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:08 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Ilizarov Technique
Replies: 22
Views: 5452

Re: Ilizarov Technique

No one has ever brought up an osteotomy. I don't know what that is? What does Ilizarov do that osteotomy doesn't? We will be meeting with Dr. Gugenheim soon. I will bring this up. Thanks for the idea.
by Parker's Parents
Tue Mar 14, 2006 1:25 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Ilizarov Technique
Replies: 22
Views: 5452

Re: Ilizarov Technique

<t>Wow Claudia. Your opinion is very strong and gives me so much to think about. I really don't want to do this, and Parker has been through 3 surgeries already (he doesn't remember those because he was so young). It is tougher now because he is 7 and knows enough to ask, "Will it hurt?" He has limi...
by Parker's Parents
Mon Mar 13, 2006 1:49 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Ilizarov Technique
Replies: 22
Views: 5452

Ilizarov Technique

<t>Hi everyone<br/> We have been told recently by Dr. Nath that Parker would be a good candidate for the Ilizarov Technique. Dr. Gugenheim performs it. I can get no answers from his office, so am wondering if there are any families who have been through this and if you know if there are any surgeons...