Medical Review Panel Today

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Its1105
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
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Medical Review Panel Today

Post by Its1105 »

Hi Everyone,

I haven't been on here in a while due to a lot of crazyness going on in my life.

However, today marks multiple important things:

1. The medical review board will be meeting today, July 12th, to review my case of my doctor severing two nerves (suprascapular and C5/C6 at Erbs pt) during a surgery. No matter what the outcome, it will still go to trial, but basedon the reviewpanels comments - this will sway the jury heavily. I ask that if you believe in God, you pray for me as well as the doctors reviewing the case that whatever the right decision is, that they make it. I know it is all in God's hands now.

2. Today also marks exactly 2.5 years since my brachial plexus nerve repair. I still live with chronic nerve pain. With taking topamax for it, it usually is around a 4 daily unless I exercise it more, but without the meds it gets to 7-9 pretty quick. I have much of my movement back, but still cannot reach above my head or reach behind my back. Coming from not being able to move it at all though, I am very grateful for what I have gotten back.

I hope all is well with everyone and I will hopefully be getting on the boards to post more soon!
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Marie
RTBPI December 2008
C5-C6
AngelaW
Posts: 240
Joined: Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:03 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: X

Re: Medical Review Panel Today

Post by AngelaW »

Good luck! You've been added onto "the List" (for prayers, :) )

Ang :)
Carolyn J
Posts: 3424
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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Re: Medical Review Panel Today

Post by Carolyn J »

YOU are in my Prayers! Please keep us updated.
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ArmStrong
Posts: 100
Joined: Thu Jan 20, 2011 4:09 am
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: HI BPI FAMILY ON SEPT.19 2010 I CRASHED ON MY MOTORCYCLE AND SUFFERD A FRACTURED BACK AND NECK AND A CLOSED,TRAUMATIC BPI LEFT ARM PARALYZED,SOME FINGER AND WRIST MOVEMENT.
Location: LOS ANGELES,CA

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Post by ArmStrong »

Good luck I hope they make the right decision and take responsibility for their mistake and I hope you continue to improve and get better.
Master DIVER TOM
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Joined: Tue May 05, 2009 11:51 am

Re: Medical Review Panel Today

Post by Master DIVER TOM »

Your are doing GREAT!!!! :shock: ;) Fact is you have come a long way :shock: So I have been nervous about the posting of amputation and I Love EXAMPLES ;) :D Armstrong, you are a Great example of not thinking about amputation and the fact that you can WIN when you set your mine to finding direction , Pain is what it is till you find the right treatment ,IN Time :shock: You would think in my Life Time some Doctor would of told me about treatment for my ERBS , Never happen :evil: That, is why I am so positive for you GUYS , Its not easy finding direction when there is none :roll: Oh I forgot we are all here to help the best we can and you may find a new direction :shock: :mrgreen:
GOD BLESS<
Tom
Master DIVER TOM
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Re: Medical Review Panel Today

Post by Master DIVER TOM »

The challenges you face with your limitation and litigation in a life time :twisted: Fact , If you need a Lawyer that may work is the type of Doctors and lawyer that deal with Birth injury by Doctors. To late for me with birth erbs injuries + Broken Scapula and broken Elbow injuries at birth to, THANKS DOC :twisted: :|But not you, Unforchanitly you are in a challenge of Peace of mind and anger and TRYING !! FIGHT!!! Get a lawyer if in dowt, any body and Time you need to deal with your LIMITATION , I think :roll: :shock: ;) , Fighting lessen pain its a adrenaline THing :roll: ??? I had DOT PHYSICAL , litigation because of my ERBS , Wc , Social Security Disability__ETC in my life time. :shock: :( ;) Some Times you need to put your game Face On , for Sure-!! Fighting lesson depression sometimes. :shock: :roll: ;) I hope this helps.

Tom :shock: :mrgreen:
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hilltopfwb
Posts: 82
Joined: Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:50 am
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: May 24, 2008 an 88 year old lady did not see me and pulled out while I was riding my 06 HD Street Glide. The accident resulted in 9 broken bones and brain hemorrhaging. The accident's most serious results was two avulsions confirmed in my C6 & C7 vertebrae. In Oct of 08 Dr. Li of Wake Forest University performed nerve transfer lasting around 8 hours in surgery. I have limited use now of my left arm. It took until July of 09 before it moved at all, and now is moving limited. I experience burning pain in my left hand, staying busy helps keep the mind off of burning. I visited the Mayo Clinic May, 2010 and consulted with their brachial plexus team. May 1, 2012, I underwent a muscle transfer at Wake Forest University. This surgery was deemed a success and I have more movement in my arm.
Location: Fuquay Varina NC 27526
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Re: Medical Review Panel Today

Post by hilltopfwb »

Wishing you will and that God intervenes and helps the panel make the right and just decision. Prayed here in North Carolina!
bettysrn
Posts: 2
Joined: Tue Jul 12, 2011 10:13 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: 2/25/11 TBPI

Re: Medical Review Panel Today

Post by bettysrn »

I am curious where you had your nerve transfer surgery done. We are looking for
a good surgeon/center. Would appreciate feedback.
Thank you
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