I have 2 other kids and never heard of this type of birth injurie.We are still trying to find more information about it.My son's OT did not have much experience with this, and he has been seeing her for over a yr.I had just changed OT's and this one seems to no a bit more.
I was told its not as common for the left arm to be the injured one.Is this true?
His OT also wants me to order an ark brace but our INS won't cover it. Any one have idea's on that?Also if any one has any kind of advice that you think would be helpful or no of any test my son should have done please let me no.As I had said this is new to me and my family.
Thanks
Hi New Member Here.My son is 21/2
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ironmansmom
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Re: Hi New Member Here.My son is 21/2
where are you from in Illinois? We are from the Peoria area and have an excellent OT that is very knowledgeable in Brachial Plexus Injuries.
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mamaofsix
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- 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.
Re: Hi New Member Here.My son is 21/2
Heather,
I'm sorry that your child was injured, but I am glad that you found this site. This site has a wealth of resources and information and support! Are you currently seeing a BPI Specialist? As far as your question about the left arm being injured. Most brachial plexus injuries occur to a baby's right arm (60%). This is because babies most commonly "present" into the mother's pelvis in the left occiput anterior position (LOA). The LOA position is when the back of the baby's head points towards the mother's left arm while the baby's face is oriented towards the mother's right buttock. With 40% of the injuries being to the left arm this is not as common as the right arm, but definitely not rare. My son has a left BPI. He is almost 8 months now and had nerve grat surgery at 3 months. You can email me if u want at stlbpi@yahoo.com.
I'm sorry that your child was injured, but I am glad that you found this site. This site has a wealth of resources and information and support! Are you currently seeing a BPI Specialist? As far as your question about the left arm being injured. Most brachial plexus injuries occur to a baby's right arm (60%). This is because babies most commonly "present" into the mother's pelvis in the left occiput anterior position (LOA). The LOA position is when the back of the baby's head points towards the mother's left arm while the baby's face is oriented towards the mother's right buttock. With 40% of the injuries being to the left arm this is not as common as the right arm, but definitely not rare. My son has a left BPI. He is almost 8 months now and had nerve grat surgery at 3 months. You can email me if u want at stlbpi@yahoo.com.
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jill's mom
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Re: Hi New Member Here.My son is 21/2
Hi,
I am from Illinois too. You will find great info here. I may be able to help you find some good resources if you are in or near Chicago. Please feel free to contact me. Sorry to hear your son was injured.
Jeannette
I am from Illinois too. You will find great info here. I may be able to help you find some good resources if you are in or near Chicago. Please feel free to contact me. Sorry to hear your son was injured.
Jeannette
Re: Hi New Member Here.My son is 21/2
Hi! I sent you an e-mail! I hope I can help you!
Blesssings,
Kristie
Blesssings,
Kristie
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mommieinneed
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Re: Hi New Member Here.My son is 21/2
Hi im from IL too, the Pekin area. If you are close we would love to meet ya.
Sorry to hear your child was injured but you have def come to the right place for information and support.
Sorry to hear your child was injured but you have def come to the right place for information and support.