Recently I went to my therapist, who told me that I had an overgrown scapula which would need to have a surgery. She said I could have this at any time, but it wouldn't be necessary until i started having pain in my injured shoulder. Not two days later I started having severe pain in my shoulder. Other than Dr. Nath, I don't know of any good surgeons. It was suggested that we should go to MAYO, but I don't know what other options there are. If anyone has heard of a good surgeon in the Midwest, it would be really great if they could help me contact them.
Thanks!
Katharine, 15
ROBPI
Any good surgeons in the Midwest?
- richinma2005
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Daughter Kailyn ROBPI, June 14, 1997.
Surgery with Dr Waters (BCH), April 1999 and in February 2012
2 more daughters, Julia (1999), Sarah(2002) born Cesarean.
Re: Any good surgeons in the Midwest?
http://ubpn.org/medicalresources/us-bpi.html
Hi Katherine,
Check out the above link that lists BPI specialists who have filled out a questionairre. Perhaps you could check out one of these? There even appears to have on in WI
Hi Katherine,
Check out the above link that lists BPI specialists who have filled out a questionairre. Perhaps you could check out one of these? There even appears to have on in WI
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: RTBPI - injured during a right cervical rib resection on 12/3/2008 for thoracic outlet syndrome. The doctor completely transected the lateral cord at C5-C6 Erb's pointe and the suprascapular nerve. Had a nerve repair done on 12/12/2008 to reattach the nerves. Did two years of OT. I have some issues with overuse issues with my left shoulder and also have come to find that my joints are hypermobile so I have instability in the joints which causes a lot of problems such as pressure and pain.
- Location: Indiana
- Contact:
Re: Any good surgeons in the Midwest?
At the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, they have a really good brachial plexus team there that you might contact.
http://www.med.umich.edu/brachialplexus/
http://www.med.umich.edu/brachialplexus/
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Marie
RTBPI December 2008
C5-C6
Marie
RTBPI December 2008
C5-C6
- brandonsmom
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Re: Any good surgeons in the Midwest?
I have yet to find a doctor in the midwest that knows BPI.
I am from Zion about 10 miles south of the WI border and even children's in Milwaukee did not impress me !!
GAYLE
I am from Zion about 10 miles south of the WI border and even children's in Milwaukee did not impress me !!
GAYLE
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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.
Re: Any good surgeons in the Midwest?
We see Dr. Borschel at St. Louis Children's Hospital. We love him. http://www.stlouischildrens.org/content ... Clinic.htm
You can email his assistant, Carrie, and tell her your situation. Maybe this will help in making your decision. You can email me at stlbpi@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
You can email his assistant, Carrie, and tell her your situation. Maybe this will help in making your decision. You can email me at stlbpi@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
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- Posts: 110
- Joined: Sat Dec 20, 2008 9:44 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: RTBPI - injured during a right cervical rib resection on 12/3/2008 for thoracic outlet syndrome. The doctor completely transected the lateral cord at C5-C6 Erb's pointe and the suprascapular nerve. Had a nerve repair done on 12/12/2008 to reattach the nerves. Did two years of OT. I have some issues with overuse issues with my left shoulder and also have come to find that my joints are hypermobile so I have instability in the joints which causes a lot of problems such as pressure and pain.
- Location: Indiana
- Contact:
Re: Any good surgeons in the Midwest?
I am not sure where exactly Zion, IL is... but in addition to The BPI clinic at University of Michigan Ann Arbor...if you are closer to Indiana then you might check out -
Dr. Alexander Mih at the Indiana Hand Clinic (in Indianapolis) works with the injury as well. He is an excellent doctor with great credentials. He did my surgery (although I had a RTBPI)... but he mainly works with children at Riley Hospital from what I have heard.
Here are two cites about him:
http://www.orthopaedics.iu.edu/mih.htm
http://www.indianahandcenter.com/alexander_mih.html
Dr. Alexander Mih at the Indiana Hand Clinic (in Indianapolis) works with the injury as well. He is an excellent doctor with great credentials. He did my surgery (although I had a RTBPI)... but he mainly works with children at Riley Hospital from what I have heard.
Here are two cites about him:
http://www.orthopaedics.iu.edu/mih.htm
http://www.indianahandcenter.com/alexander_mih.html
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Marie
RTBPI December 2008
C5-C6
Marie
RTBPI December 2008
C5-C6
Re: Any good surgeons in the Midwest?
Katharine,
I'd like to email you privately. Could you send me an email so I can respond? I can give you some info - we live almost next door to you (New Berlin).
Lori
I'd like to email you privately. Could you send me an email so I can respond? I can give you some info - we live almost next door to you (New Berlin).
Lori
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Re: Any good surgeons in the Midwest?
My son had his surgery with Dr Kozin in Philly. He's great!! I strongly recommend the trip. We also got opinions from the clinic at U of Michigan, it's only an hour from my house, so seemed like a great option. We were not at all impressed with their services and no longer go there.
Re: Any good surgeons in the Midwest?
I would recommend seeing the team at Mayo. We are from WI too and that is where Dustin ended up. There is a BP dr at Froedart in Milwaukee. We went there for therapy but did not see the dr so I don't know much about him other than that he is there.
Sue
Click on the "resources" link at the top of the page and it will give you more info.
Sue
Click on the "resources" link at the top of the page and it will give you more info.
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am the wife of Rick, LTBPI. On 6/30/2008, our lives were forever changed. Rick was in a severe auto accident and sustained multiple injuries: broken jaw and facial bones, mild traumatic brain injury, L1 fracture, 4th cranial nerve palsy and LTBPI. With regard to the LTBPI, Rick has had an ulner nerve transfer (January 2009). We are now considering next steps in his treatment, perhaps some muscle transfers. Pain continues to be the worst thing about his injury. We are told that the pain goes away within five years or people have learned to deal with it. Meanwhile, we pray....and wait.
- Location: Michigan
Re: Any good surgeons in the Midwest?
Rick had his surgery last month with Dr. Yang at University of Michigan. I would highly recommend her, I was very impressed with her credentials and they did a great job with Rick's surgery. In addition, the rapport they develop with their patients is amazing. In the many visits and phone calls we have made to them since Rick's accident, they have never made us feel rushed or that they were too busy for us. They have been patient, understanding, and informative.
Best wishes in your search! Kim
Best wishes in your search! Kim