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by mmarieg
Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:50 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Seeking surgeon recommendations and general advice
Replies: 8
Views: 3815

Re: Seeking surgeon recommendations and general advice

To be more specific, he can lift his arm up a couple of inches by using his shoulder. He also has strong hand and wrist. And also a bit of tricep (resistance downward). But he cannot bend at his elbow at all or lift his arm very high at all (i.e. to mouth or head). Thanks again for any advice/recomm...
by mmarieg
Tue Mar 01, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Seeking surgeon recommendations and general advice
Replies: 8
Views: 3815

Seeking surgeon recommendations and general advice

Hello - I am new to UBPN. My son is 8 weeks and has brachial plexus injuries to his left arm. His hand and wrist is strong and also has strong shoulder movement, but is unable to lift his arm/hand to his mouth or up towards his head. I am seeking references as to the best surgeon in the US - we cons...