Brace position BPI surgery

[Dash]

We are seeing the excellent Dr. Pearl in LA who recommends -post tendon transfer and ACR surgery - a body cast in external rotation at waist height. Does anyone know if Waters and Bae and Kozin cast at waist height or higher in the "Statue of Liberty" position.

Helen

[Kaiden'smom]

I think it depends on the kid the way they cast them. My son's arm goes down a little and the out at chest level. He had his done by Dr Kozin Tuesday.

[Katiekel]

Hi Helen,
I noticed that you are seeing Dr. Pearl in LA. My daughter has a surgery scheduled with him Dec. 1st. This will be her first surgery, I am nervous! Just wondering if you guys have had any previous surgeries with him and how things went...or if you can offer any wisdom or advice. Thank you for your time.
Kelley

[Amy Clark]

My daughter had the statue of liberty cast with Dr. Waters. The cast was waist high. They did cut a hole in the stomach portion to aid in breathing ease, but the cast did go down to her hips.

[dsk727]

My daughter Jocelyn just had surgery on Oct. 13th and she has a similar cast. Her arm is positioned outward but not as high as I am picturing with the Statue of Liberty. Hers also goes down to her hips with it open at her stomach for eating. I can send you a picture if you want? She had muscle lengthen, tendon transfer and open reduction of her shoulder ball joint/socket.

[DianaLB1999]

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