United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

Hello,

I'm nineteen years old and I have BPI since birth. I have almost fully recovered and I have almost full amplitude of movement with the exception of classic outwards position (as if swinging tennis rocket) and I can't put my hand behind my head without help of my left hand. It's also difficult to lift heavy weight higher then elbow level and when I carry something in my hand it start to tremble.
I want to know if it's still possible to have a Nerve Repair surgery at this age or am I considered to old for that? Any kind of information would be of a great help! Thank you!!

I do not think that you can have nerve surgery at this time but I am pretty sure that you can have tendon transfers. Where do you live? There are several Dr's that can give you an evaluation. Start with a neurologist or orthopedic surgeon.


Anybody else know of Dr's for adults I am pretty informed about childrens Dr's but not adults.