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Allison,

That is GREAT!! Keep us posted on his progress.

Hi Lisa,
He has two small inscisions on the top of his shoulder more posteriorly toward the back. They are about 1-2 inches long. They look great. Steri's are still in place but should be coming off soon.

Thanks for brightening my day with your wonderful news! It is so so encouraging to hear such positive news. I hope your son's recovery is full of surprises and continuing supination! You must be beyond ecstatic. Enjoy your blessings!

Keep us posted as he progresses.

Good for you guys. I'm so happy for you. What a wonderful Christmas present. It's truly a blessing. Hope things keep moving along. I'm sure they will. Take care and let me know if you ever hear anything about "OPRAH".
Courtney's mom, Shelley

Allison

What a great Christmas present for your family

Kath

Allison:
That is so great!!!! I was on the verge of tears reading your report, because my son is due for the same procedures in a few months. Your news on Bradley gives me such hope. Thank you for posting, and please post updates on how your son does as time goes on. Such great news!!!
Janet

Allison, this is great news! So he was unable to supinate before? Is this because of internal rotation? The more I read about this surgery the more facinating it becomes! You guys are getting results for your kids that I never in my wildest dreams thought my son would have!

Hugs,

Kari

Kari,
Prior to this surgery Bradley was not able to supinate. It was due to the severe internal rotation he had, as well as a posterior dislocation. He always looked like he was holding a trumpet in his hands (if you can picture that hand-to-mouth movement). He had very little active external rotation. It's so amazing to me to see how symetrical his shoulders look. This happened immediately after surgery. When they took the temporary splint off, it was like I knew right away this was a good thing. I took him into the PT's office yesterday and they were amazed. Believe me I had to justify to them my reasoning for every surgery he had. It became very frustrating. Yesterday the look on their faces was worth a thousand words. I pray he continues to supinate and his humerus stays in place. So far so good though!

Allison, we are so excited for you! How old is Bradley?

Vanda,
Bradley is 23 months old. He had a ruptured c5,c6, & c-7. He had primary at 6 months, mod quad at 12 months, and the Claviculo-acromioplasty/shoulder reconstruction) on December 1st.