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I have been hearing a lot about winging lately... for some it is a good thing for others not good. What determines the differance? I understand that for some the winging is showing that the joint is not dislocated. But here are somethings I am curious about. Is that winging expected to get better? Or will it be a long term thing? Is it possible to get the joint to be together without causing winging? Is the winging painful? Why would winging mean the joint is not dislocated... I don't wing but I am not dislocated? This is of big intrest to me because Ian wings little (I don't really even see it) so is this bad. We are trying to have him not wing... but should I want him to? I mean overall I think I don't want winging because that is not what his unaffected side does. Is anyone else as confused as I am?
Just something I have been thinking about.
Kristie

Yes, I am confused too. Hannah had the Mod Quad and started winging since she took the splint off. Now it seems to be getting a little better. Is it good or bad? I am totally messed up now about what to expect. Help!

Yes, I am confused too. Hannah had the Mod Quad and started winging since she took the splint off. Now it seems to be getting a little better. Is it good or bad? I am totally messed up now about what to expect. Help!

Kristie - these are really good questions and really good points. Maybe you can ask your bpi specialist about this and let us know what he/she says?

-francine

I have a 3y old little girl. She was born with bpi right arm and is doing remarkable well as far as movement and rom is concerned. I recently took Erin in for her 6 month evualation and discussed the winging. Her right sholder blade sticks straight out no matter what position her arm is in. Some times it is more pronounced than others. The doctors (orthpedics) (Physical therpyst) Said that it could indicate that the sholder was out of socket and that an MRI may be in order to determine if this was the case. They also stated the mucles in her shoulder may be weak and that strenght exercises could be helpful. While it is still to soon to tell if the strenghing exercises are helping, I am very hopeful. I hope this was helpful anyway.

Candi