http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30 ... etter1992/
It has a ratchet style adjustment at the elbow. Each "click" is 15 degrees. I was able to get it to "click" for the first time last week
Picture of new brace.
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Chris88
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- Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:21 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI C5 to C7
No operations to this point. - Location: Savannah, GA
Picture of new brace.
Here are some pictures of a brace that was made for me by a local orthotist.
http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30 ... etter1992/
It has a ratchet style adjustment at the elbow. Each "click" is 15 degrees. I was able to get it to "click" for the first time last week
http://s244.photobucket.com/albums/gg30 ... etter1992/
It has a ratchet style adjustment at the elbow. Each "click" is 15 degrees. I was able to get it to "click" for the first time last week
"Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you are capable."
Coach John Wooden
Coach John Wooden
Re: Picture of new brace.
Hello Chris:
Hope that the brace works for you. If a "click" at 15 degrees means progress keep it up!! On to 30!!
John P.
ROBPI for 68 years
Hope that the brace works for you. If a "click" at 15 degrees means progress keep it up!! On to 30!!
John P.
ROBPI for 68 years
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rachelcasa
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Re: Picture of new brace.
Chris,
Wow, that is quite the gadget. If you went up 15 that's great. Keep it up and like John says move up to 30.
Is it to stretch the arm to straigthen it more? Let us know how it is working for you.
Keep up the great work!!
Rachel MT
Wow, that is quite the gadget. If you went up 15 that's great. Keep it up and like John says move up to 30.
Is it to stretch the arm to straigthen it more? Let us know how it is working for you.
Keep up the great work!!
Rachel MT
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Chris88
- Posts: 45
- Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:21 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI C5 to C7
No operations to this point. - Location: Savannah, GA
Re: Picture of new brace.
Hey Rachel and John,
I just got back from a deer hunting trip. So hadn’t checked the boards for a while.
Yes, the brace is designed to straighten my arm. As you may know, conractures are caused by one muscle group overpowering another. In my case the biceps are stronger than the triceps. So the biceps tendon has contracted and gotten very tight.
The Dr. said it would take a while to get any positive results. But 15 degrees is a start!
Chris 37LOBPI
I just got back from a deer hunting trip. So hadn’t checked the boards for a while.
Yes, the brace is designed to straighten my arm. As you may know, conractures are caused by one muscle group overpowering another. In my case the biceps are stronger than the triceps. So the biceps tendon has contracted and gotten very tight.
The Dr. said it would take a while to get any positive results. But 15 degrees is a start!
Chris 37LOBPI
"Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you are capable."
Coach John Wooden
Coach John Wooden
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hope16_05
- Posts: 1670
- Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2003 11:33 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 28 years old with a right obstetrical brachial plexus injury. 5 surgeries to date with pretty decent results. Last surgery resolved years of pain in my right arm however, I am beginning my journey with overuse in my left arm
- Location: Minnesota
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Re: Picture of new brace.
Chris, did you get a deer? I ended up not being able to go this year but I wanted to.
Your new brace looks like it will help a lot! And yes, it does take a considerable amount of time especially for the last few degrees. I have been working on my last 8 degrees for over a year with a surgical interruption though. I am getting ever so close to straight! Keep wearing it and you will get there.
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Your new brace looks like it will help a lot! And yes, it does take a considerable amount of time especially for the last few degrees. I have been working on my last 8 degrees for over a year with a surgical interruption though. I am getting ever so close to straight! Keep wearing it and you will get there.
Hugs,
Amy 20 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
Re: Picture of new brace.
Chris
I'm glad to hear the brace is helping.
Kath robpi/adult
I'm glad to hear the brace is helping.
Kath robpi/adult
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
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Chris88
- Posts: 45
- Joined: Wed Jul 11, 2007 4:21 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI C5 to C7
No operations to this point. - Location: Savannah, GA
Re: Picture of new brace.
Amy,
Did't get a deer on this trip, but was lucky enough to take one on another hunt this season. I uploaded some of my hunting pictures to the photo bucket.
Chris
Did't get a deer on this trip, but was lucky enough to take one on another hunt this season. I uploaded some of my hunting pictures to the photo bucket.
Chris
"Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you are capable."
Coach John Wooden
Coach John Wooden