United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Our son was born 8-31-08 at 36 weeks. The delivery was easy. Right away at birth it was noted that he had a flaccid right arm and atrophied right hand. During the past 6 months we have been referred to MD's that have done CTMG, MRI, EMG, and nerve velocity conduction testing. So far the results have shown... A complete nerve avulsion at C5,6,7,8,T1 believed to have happened very early in the pregnancy (in utero) as evidenced by slightly shorter arm and small hand and EMG results show no deltoid or bicep muscle. We are told he is not a surgical candidate. He at 6 months has never moved his arm or hand. The growth is much slower than the other and he is also experiencing delays using the other hand. We would like any wisdom, info concerning this type of injury. Thanks we just want to do whats best for our son and learn all we can SNolan

Hi,
I also have the same kind of injury. I had 7 operation but i gained little movememt in my hand. But your kid is not old like me, he has lot of chances to regain his hand. Please go through www.drnathbrachialplexus.com/ site and also you can contact tnpiclinics@gmail.com id for any assitance.


Message was edited by: alurivinay


Message was edited by: alurivinay

The fact that happened so early in his development in utero, does most likely mean that he will NOT gain any movement regardless of surgeries.

What you should do though is consult with a few BPI specialists and see what they think as well.

Marieke 33 LOBPI
RN