We were recommended to try Botox at one point with lauren for an elbow contracture. We were able to improve it with other means but as apprehensive as I was with the Botox I would say that if I thought it would help I would choose that over surgery.

Jess

<t>Well, she's never been evaluated by a surgeon so I cannot answer that question. Our "medical opinion" of choice has always been a physiatrist. She's never been recommended referral to a surgeon by any of her physicians/therapists.<br/> <br/> I don't really have an opinion/information regarding la...

I don't have any advise marnie. Just wanted to say good luck.

Are they injecting a contrast medium for the scan. Sounds scary. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts!! Take care! Gosh the doctor is out of town for longer than a month! Jess

<t>Gayle, were you directing that question to me?<br/> <br/> If so, read on, if not forgive me for being confused.<br/> <br/> Well, hum, "how bad was her injury" that's a tough question for me to answer. Since I've never allowed the docs to do an EMG or MRI, she's never really ever been "labeled" by...

<t>I also wanted to add that we, in the past couple, months with lauren have realized that a majority of the movements that Lauren at first appears to not be able to do are just things that we have never work with alot or that she just does do on her own much in her daily life.<br/> <br/> One of the...

<t>Yes, we made some great improvements on an elbow contracture that Lauren had, oh it was probably a year or more ago now, who can remember! Anyway, we used moist heat and a very aggressive stretching and were able to almost completely resolve the elbow contacture, I think she is still lacking only...

<t>I don't know if you currently have insurance that will cover therapy, but I thought I'd mention that many states (if not most) have programs through the school system that offer free therapy. Call your local school district and see if they can put you in contact with this agency. Also many states...

Our specialist also said that Lauren is not at risk of dislocating and that she is fine to hang full weight on her arm. Actually, he encouraged playground play. Jess

<t>Lauren is 3 1/2 years. She is awesome, arm included. She had a mild/moderate injury and has recovered very nicely without any surgical intervention.<br/> <br/> It has always been my first and foremost thought from day 1 (well maybe day 2, lol) to keep her a child first and worry about the arm sec...

<r>Goodness Girl, you scared me!! I haven't been around these parts for several years. Wasn't sure if anyone would remember me. Hopefully, I didn't leave any bad stains! LOL But you remember me from some other place <E>;-)</E> LOL I actually made my "re-appearance" a few days ago! <br/> <br/> Would ...