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by Dash
Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:56 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: total subscapularis release versus partial?
Replies: 0
Views: 386

total subscapularis release versus partial?

<t>Anyone had an open incision tendon release ( Lattisimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Pectoralis) combined with an arthroscopic capsule release ( release shoulder capsule, completely cut subscapularis tendon)<br/> <br/> What was the effect on internal rotation and the ability to lift the arm over the head....
by Dash
Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:52 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: article by Dr. Pearl and the ACR
Replies: 12
Views: 1551

Re: article by Dr. Pearl and the ACR

<t>Dear Kate - How old was your son when he had the surgery. My son is four and I'm trying to decide some very good but slightly different options.<br/> <br/> Dr. Pearl - the pioneer or arthroscopic capsule release - would release the lattisimus dors by an open incision, and release the shoulder cap...
by Dash
Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:43 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Brace position BPI surgery
Replies: 5
Views: 766

Brace position BPI surgery

We are seeing the excellent Dr. Pearl in LA who recommends -post tendon transfer and ACR surgery - a body cast in external rotation at waist height. Does anyone know if Waters and Bae and Kozin cast at waist height or higher in the "Statue of Liberty" position.

Helen
by Dash
Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:41 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: subscapularis release
Replies: 0
Views: 422

subscapularis release

<t>Has anyone had arthroscopic capsule release which included completely releasing the subscapularis?<br/> <br/> We're contemplating this surgery for my 4 year old who has BPI but I'm worried about completely cutting the muscle free.<br/> <br/> Also the arthoscopic capsule release doesn't seem to he...