United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hello, my name is Angie and my son (Josh) was born in 1996 and diagnosed with Erb's Palsy. The doctor's said because of his position in utero (my womb) cause the damage. He started going to OT at two months and went until he was about 2 years old. We went to the Texas Children's Hospital and the doctor there said that he would out grow his condition. Seven years later and he wasn't any better, so we went back to his pediatrician and back to OT. There are no specialists in my city and his orthopedic surgeon suggested we go to a bigger city for a second opinion. We went, but I'm not feeling good about this doctor. I found two specialist in Houston from UBPN and I was wondering if anyone has been there and who do they recommend? Berzin or Nath? Please help me or is it too late for my son?

Angie,

I saw Dr. Nath about 5 years ago and thought he was a wonderful and knowledgeable man and Dr. I think he has attended a UBPN Camp and many people on these boards admire and respect him. I cannot believe someone at TCH told you your son would "outgrow" a BPI ??

I don't think it's ever toooo late to seek help and advice. Good Luck
Tina Bi-OBPI

Angie,

I think you should post on the General Board as well. I just tried to help you by cutting & pasting your message over there, but I don't think it worked?

Tina

Angie,
It was Dr Nath who told me the straight "poop" about my LOBPI injuries when I was 66. I think it's great that he travels around giving free consults. I never would have been able to afford going to Houston to see him...or go to Mayo either. I don't have good medical coverage as a retired senior..

HUGS,
Carolyn J
LOBPI/70