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- Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:56 pm
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: total subscapularis release versus partial?
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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....
- Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:52 pm
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: article by Dr. Pearl and the ACR
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1582
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...
- Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:43 pm
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: Brace position BPI surgery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 793
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
Helen
- Wed Oct 08, 2008 5:41 pm
- Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
- Topic: subscapularis release
- Replies: 0
- Views: 430
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...