United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

hello...
i m from pak my nephew right arm fractured in m/cycle accident one year ago. Now fracture is ok but the arm does not move or having no sences kindly guid me is there any treatment of these demaged nerves we are very disappointed plz do some thing

sincerly
zafar

You need to seek a nuerologist for your nephew and have some tests done to see which nerves are damaged and to what extent. Ask if there are any Brachial Plexus Specialists that can see your nephew and if he is not in physical therapy, doing range of motion excersises to his right arm/hand should be started and from there a physical therapist may have more info for you; maybe electrical stimulation could help?
Best of luck!

Peggy

Dear Peggy
Thanks for intertaining me.yes we already met neouro sergeon, You ask for some test for ur information we done allready a series of test espacialy NCS test i will try to write which nerve is demaged.my younger brother is Jr Doctor with help of him i will tell u latter.secondly tell me i do not know is there any Brachial plexus specilist near to me like in pakistan india china or now you please help me to locate him/her.
3rdly thanks for asking physiotherapist advice i was already thinking about that.i myself give him exercise to his arm and also massage on him with olive oil.My nephew have a sound health and is doing every thing with his left hand easily even writing too.
in last please tell me is there in HOPE for.........

I don't know of any BPI specialists specifically in your area, but that doesn't mean that they aren't there.
Maybe you could look through the medical directory on UBPNs site and email some of these specialists to find out if they know of any specialists near you.
There is always hope...don't give up!

Peggy

Apparently there is an excellent bpi surgeon in Beijing. My son's doctor from the U.S. is meeting with him (this month, I think) to learn more about his approach to treating bpi injuries. I'll see what I can find out for you.

Ellen

Just heard back from the Mayo doctor who will be traveling to meet with imminent surgeons all over:

He will be visiting Professor Gu in Shanghai. He is the one who pioneered the Contrateral C7 and the full length Phrenic nerve techniques.

Take care & keep us posted.

Ellen

dear ellen

Thanks for information keeping reply and informed me as next time about new technique and treatment

Hi Zafar,

Have you had any luck contacting Professor Gu in Shanghai? I can try to get more info from the Mayo Clinic if you're having a hard time finding him. Could your nephew travel to Shanghai? I'm not sure where you live.

There has been a poster on these boards, Hwee Yong, who lives in Singapore. His father had the injury but with a lot of other complications also from the accident. I can put you in touch with Hwee if you'd like to find out who his father has been seeing.

Take care & keep us posted.

Ellen

Hi Ellen

yes you must i can travel but i want to know about proffesor GU in shangai his email address and other..

you mentioned singapoian guy write in detail about his father i will contact him.
waiting for any HARD HOPE... from you

Zafar

Hi Zafar,

It may take a few days to get the contact info - but when I do I'll send an email directly to you.

Take care,

Ellen