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by rock
Tue May 05, 2009 4:27 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Restoration of hand function in a rat model of repair of brachial plexus
Replies: 1
Views: 836

Re: Restoration of hand function in a rat model of repair of brachial plexus

<t>Thanks for posting this Christopher...We all need to get behind those doing research. We can donate our own money and also try to get charitable organizations to give as well as push for government funding. Its seems like the science is at a place were a cure is possible...<br/> <br/> We need to ...
by rock
Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:49 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Obama to Lift Ban on Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 592

Re: Obama to Lift Ban on Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research!!!

Yeah great news...research is moving in our favor
by rock
Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Phototherapy in peripheral nerve regeneration: From basic science to clinic
Replies: 2
Views: 1015

Phototherapy in peripheral nerve regeneration: From basic science to clinic

<r>Just had surgery with Tel Aviv based Dr. Rochkind...he told me he just published an article about the use of lasers in treating tbpi.<br/> <br/> <URL url="http://thejns.org/doi/full/10.3171/FOC.2009.26.2.E8?prevSearch=allfield%3A%28rochkind%29&searchHistoryKey="><LINK_TEXT text="http://thejns...
by rock
Mon Feb 02, 2009 8:08 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Reply here if you are reading this TBPI forum regularly!
Replies: 69
Views: 16372

Re: Reply here if you are reading this TBPI forum regularly!

I have TBPI of the right arm, which is my dominant arm

It will be 5 months 5 days from now...

I was in motor scooter accident in Bali

Rock
by rock
Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Stem Cells Used To Reverse Paralysis In Animals
Replies: 1
Views: 570

Re: Stem Cells Used To Reverse Paralysis In Animals

<t>Hello Christopher,<br/> <br/> Thanks for posting the article...when will this be deemed safe for use on humans? <br/> <br/> When my accident occurred I was traveling around the world and pursuing a career in photography...since the accident I have become a homebody and I am bored to death...it ha...
by rock
Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Embryonic Stem Cell Clinical Trial
Replies: 0
Views: 904

Embryonic Stem Cell Clinical Trial

<r>Today I heard that the FDA had approved clinical trials of embryonic stem cell therapy on those suffering from a spinal cord injury. Great news for all of us. <br/> <br/> This got me thinking so I did a search of the forum and found a lot of talk about the prospects of treatment trough stem cells...
by rock
Thu Dec 25, 2008 7:02 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Treatment Abroad
Replies: 0
Views: 1169

Treatment Abroad

<r>Hello everyone...Merry Christmas...<br/> <br/> I have some good news, my previously winged scapula is no longer winged...<br/> <br/> My sister met some who made a full recovery from tbpi...I emailed him and he recommended Dr. David S. Campion, who has previously worked at the Mayo Clinic. His sit...
by rock
Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Etifoxine improves peripheral nerve regeneration and functional recovery
Replies: 4
Views: 1221

Re: Etifoxine improves peripheral nerve regeneration and functional recover

Great news...what are the chances of doctors agreeing to this for treatment?
by rock
Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:37 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: new to this forum, any advice appreciated
Replies: 8
Views: 1388

Re: new to this forum, any advice appreciated

<t>Hey Vince...Welcome<br/> <br/> Sorry to hear about your injury and pain...I can identify...I was injured in September without insurance so I am new to this too...<br/> <br/> I hope your neurologist eases your pain and puts you on track for the best possible recovery.<br/> <br/> Keep us posted<br/...
by rock
Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:39 pm
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Hey Everyone! New to Fourm!
Replies: 4
Views: 1951

Re: Hey Everyone! New to Fourm!

<t>Hey Smokinex<br/> <br/> Thanks for sharing your experience..its inspiring <br/> <br/> I am 3 1/2 months in to my injury...the doctors told me I had total avulsion, I would never use my arm again, and surgery is pointless.<br/> <br/> I can feel pressure in my hand and forearm...I have hot and cold...