I have an 8 year old daughter with Obpi. We are considering surgery for her within the next 6-8 mos.
(have to get all insurance info secured first). It will be her first surgery. (tendon transfer)
What I'm very concerned about is whether she may lose what she currently has. Yes she wings out, but not a whole lot. She has pretty good range of motion, (can reach arms straight up and out, plays piano and flutophone, writes absolutely beautifully, and is an artist like her mom. She does, however, posture her arm, elbow out, cannot supinate, has difficulty touching her face without aid of her right arm, and cannot reach the top of her head. Most people do not even recognize that she has a problem, but we know it's there.
I just cannot stop thinking about so many others who have so much less use of their arm, or hand and have so many other problems, that I'm struggling with whether or not to put her through surgery even though I've heard great stories as a result of it.
She is not thrilled about having the surgery but understands that her arm may work better for it.
She's never had any pains, or cramps and I'd hate to start something.
I want her know that her father and I have always done
everything we can to help her.
I just don't know what to do.
Please help if you can.