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MALIK IS NOW ABLE TO USE HIS BPI ARM SOME
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:38 pm
by denaegirl
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KB44HqyAGE4
this is the link for the little video I made of him using his left arm. Keep in mind that he had an avulsion of C6, C7, C8 and T1, so his recovery is absolutely awesome!!! He has therapy once a week and wears a McKenzie splint overnight (because he likes to chew on it). He had a nerve transfer surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN in November o7!
Re: MALIK IS NOW ABLE TO USE HIS BPI ARM SOME
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:53 am
by ptrefam
Awesome!! Way to go Malik, Mom and dad too.
Sue
Re: MALIK IS NOW ABLE TO USE HIS BPI ARM SOME
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 1:42 pm
by mamaofsix
That's great! How old was he with his first nerve transfer?
Re: MALIK IS NOW ABLE TO USE HIS BPI ARM SOME
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 2:38 pm
by brookepoague
This video made me cry! It's awesome. My son had somewhat similar injuries and it's great to see that progress can be made!!!!! Actually, my son uses him arm similar to the way Malik uses his!!
Does Malik have any bicep function...I mean actually bending the elbow? We don't have that and I wonder when that comes??
Re: MALIK IS NOW ABLE TO USE HIS BPI ARM SOME
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 6:23 pm
by AyoubsMom
Malik is so cute and will grow up to be handsome man Godwilling. Am so proud of him. I ask God the Almighty cure him and he completely recovers. Ameen!
He is really doing great.
Love, P.
Re: MALIK IS NOW ABLE TO USE HIS BPI ARM SOME
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 6:48 pm
by denaegirl
AWWWWWWwwwwwwwwww tyvm, Malik was 5 1/2 months old at his nerve transfer, and no he does not have any bicep, no elbow bending, unless he is laying on his back and gravity is helping. I wonder when that comes too!
Re: MALIK IS NOW ABLE TO USE HIS BPI ARM SOME
Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 1:08 pm
by hope16_05
Denae,
Malik looks amazing!!! What a fantastic video, thanks so much for sharing it. Its really great to see the kids using their arms.
Malik, you keep making mommy and daddy proud of you, your such a cute boy! Use that arm buddy, you can do it!
Hugs,
Amy 21 years old ROBPI from MN
Re: MALIK IS NOW ABLE TO USE HIS BPI ARM SOME
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 4:36 pm
by katep
thanks so much for the incredible video!
It's so important for people to know - and BELIEVE - that primary surgery CAN provide some hand function. I pray that he continues to improve.
And... what a cutie!
Kate
Re: MALIK IS NOW ABLE TO USE HIS BPI ARM SOME
Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:00 pm
by Carolyn J
YAYYYYYY FOR MALIK!!! Let's have a parade!
You ARE THE MAN!
Carolyn J
UBPN Gramma to all
Re: MALIK IS NOW ABLE TO USE HIS BPI ARM SOME
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 4:21 am
by AyoubsMom
Hi Moms
I hope this finds u all here in the best state of health and spirit.
I have seen video of malik before surgery, he is so cute and naturally very strong baby. Myson seem to want to turn on his sides and i was worried it will be impossible, am so glad to see malik could and hope mine will be able too Godwilling.
How do children with BPI crowl(i dunno if the spelling is right)?
About the elbow, my sons arm is completely straight? i have noticed maliks and others is not srtaight but bend little bit at the elbow? Do this bending position come in later stages of BPI or?
Thanks.
Love, P.