Intro and some questions!

[judodson]

Hi there, my name is Julie and my son age 3 has a brachial plexus injury due to a traumatic birth, after many opinions and all saying the same he is being scheduled for the latissimus muscle transfer has anyone gone through or have a child who has gone through this surgery, and what was the ending result, i know recovery time is pretty long, but did you/he or she still have elbow flexion and were they/you able to reach over your arm and do the similar things as your better arm? any advice or info would be greatly appreciated....thanks so much
julie

[hope16_05]

My advice is make sure you start extensive therapy as soon as you can. I had this but never did therapy and it realy did not work out for me. I am sure it would have had I been in therapy after but i was not so I did not gain too much.
Sorry I cant really offer any great info for you, but feel free to email me any time hope16_05@hotmail.com (I will not get messages until Sunday night as I am going to camp.

Good luck,
Amy age 18 ROBPI from MN

[Katiesmom0514]

Julie;
Welcome. My daughter Katie is also 3, with a LOBPI. She is having latissimus dorsi tendon transfer on Friday. Not exactly the same thing, but I will gladly keep you posted on how we're doing. I have been told that her recovery period will be very long and that once out of her cast, she is going to have to have intensive physical therapy 5 days a week to start. Our prayers are with you and your son as you face this difficult time!
Cheri, Mom to Katie, 3, LOBPI

[Grandma Lou in NH]

Hi JUlie, welcome to the boards but I'm sorry that we have to meet because of this sad injury. Although I can't help with your question, best of luck. Lou

[judodson]

thank you everyone, he has been with his current therapist since 2 weeks old so she will continue with him after the surgery, I am very anxious to hear how everything goes with your daughters surgery, will keep you in my thoughts!