http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB44HqyAGE4
this is the link for the little video I made of him using his left arm. Keep in mind that he had an avulsion of C6, C7, C8 and T1, so his recovery is absolutely awesome!!! He has therapy once a week and wears a McKenzie splint overnight (because he likes to chew on it). He had a nerve transfer surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in November o7!
MALIK IS NOW ABLE TO USE HIS BPI ARM SOME
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Awesome!! Way to go Malik, Mom and dad too.
Sue
Sue
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mamaofsix
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- Joined: Sun May 11, 2008 5:20 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Second son, Cameron, left obstetric brachial plexus injury in 2005.
Primary never graft surgery at 3 months old at St. Louis Children's Hospital
and several rounds of Botox injections.
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That's great! How old was he with his first nerve transfer?
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brookepoague
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This video made me cry! It's awesome. My son had somewhat similar injuries and it's great to see that progress can be made!!!!! Actually, my son uses him arm similar to the way Malik uses his!!
Does Malik have any bicep function...I mean actually bending the elbow? We don't have that and I wonder when that comes??
Does Malik have any bicep function...I mean actually bending the elbow? We don't have that and I wonder when that comes??
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Malik is so cute and will grow up to be handsome man Godwilling. Am so proud of him. I ask God the Almighty cure him and he completely recovers. Ameen!
He is really doing great.
Love, P.
He is really doing great.
Love, P.
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AWWWWWWwwwwwwwwww tyvm, Malik was 5 1/2 months old at his nerve transfer, and no he does not have any bicep, no elbow bending, unless he is laying on his back and gravity is helping. I wonder when that comes too!
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hope16_05
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- 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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Denae,
Malik looks amazing!!! What a fantastic video, thanks so much for sharing it. Its really great to see the kids using their arms.
Malik, you keep making mommy and daddy proud of you, your such a cute boy! Use that arm buddy, you can do it!
Hugs,
Amy 21 years old ROBPI from MN
Malik looks amazing!!! What a fantastic video, thanks so much for sharing it. Its really great to see the kids using their arms.
Malik, you keep making mommy and daddy proud of you, your such a cute boy! Use that arm buddy, you can do it!
Hugs,
Amy 21 years old ROBPI from MN
Amy 28 years old ROBPI from MN
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thanks so much for the incredible video!
It's so important for people to know - and BELIEVE - that primary surgery CAN provide some hand function. I pray that he continues to improve.
And... what a cutie!
Kate
It's so important for people to know - and BELIEVE - that primary surgery CAN provide some hand function. I pray that he continues to improve.
And... what a cutie!
Kate
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Carolyn J
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- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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YAYYYYYY FOR MALIK!!! Let's have a parade!
You ARE THE MAN!
Carolyn J
UBPN Gramma to all
You ARE THE MAN!
Carolyn J
UBPN Gramma to all
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI
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Hi Moms
I hope this finds u all here in the best state of health and spirit.
I have seen video of malik before surgery, he is so cute and naturally very strong baby. Myson seem to want to turn on his sides and i was worried it will be impossible, am so glad to see malik could and hope mine will be able too Godwilling.
How do children with BPI crowl(i dunno if the spelling is right)?
About the elbow, my sons arm is completely straight? i have noticed maliks and others is not srtaight but bend little bit at the elbow? Do this bending position come in later stages of BPI or?
Thanks.
Love, P.
I hope this finds u all here in the best state of health and spirit.
I have seen video of malik before surgery, he is so cute and naturally very strong baby. Myson seem to want to turn on his sides and i was worried it will be impossible, am so glad to see malik could and hope mine will be able too Godwilling.
How do children with BPI crowl(i dunno if the spelling is right)?
About the elbow, my sons arm is completely straight? i have noticed maliks and others is not srtaight but bend little bit at the elbow? Do this bending position come in later stages of BPI or?
Thanks.
Love, P.