Gracilis Muscle Transplant
Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 12:09 pm
We took my 3 year old son Brayden to Cincinnati's BPI clinic this week. We saw a Dr. Yakuboff there. After reviewing all his information and the EMG Brayden recieved while we where there. They have suggested Brayden to receive a Gracilis muscle transfer to give him some elbow flexion, and hopefully some finger flexion and wrist stability. We are trying to decide if we want to this or not. Doctor said they usually use the Latissmus Dorsi muscle, but the EMG showed that muscle is way to weak to even considier using it. He also said Brayden would not loose anything that he already has. Brayden has a total BPI and he as only had the primary surgery which he had with Dr. Parks from St. Louis. Which they did not use the nerves from his calves. Instead they used some kind of synthetic tubing instead
So, I am thinking about having my son get this surgery, I still am trying to get all the information I can before I make descion on this. My husband is not as open to let him have this surgery as I am in need of all the input I can get. My husband is wanting know about the succes rate and scarring this leaves behind. I want to know every aspect of it. Plus any expericences anyone has had with this clinic and Dr. Yakuboff. We have 3 months to make descion on this. Thank you for anything anyone can give me on this topic!
So, I am thinking about having my son get this surgery, I still am trying to get all the information I can before I make descion on this. My husband is not as open to let him have this surgery as I am in need of all the input I can get. My husband is wanting know about the succes rate and scarring this leaves behind. I want to know every aspect of it. Plus any expericences anyone has had with this clinic and Dr. Yakuboff. We have 3 months to make descion on this. Thank you for anything anyone can give me on this topic!