That's what I say--birth injury. It seems to do the trick. I haven't had too many interested in the mechanics. I really not as concerned about the look of the arm anymore as much as people who don't get--if I say I can't do it, I can't. Know what I mean?
Pat
Adults born with this injury?
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patpxc
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- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: C-5 and C-6. Unable to supinate. Contracture elbow. Wrist bone underdeveloped.
Can raise forearm to mouth level. shoulder is limited in movement. Unable to put arm behind back. Secondary- early arthritis, carpal tunnel, pronator syndrome,scoliosis - Location: Ohio