United Brachial Plexus Network

Hi Pam. Wish I could help but we're going thru the same thing now. She tries really hard but gets so frustrated. Same thing with trying to get her coat on by herself. Her O/T at preschool is working with her on these issues now.

<t>what kind of treatments, etc. did you have prior to surgery and what age was your child at surgery?<br/> <br/> My daughter had P/T beginning at 8 days old and e-stim starting at 6 months old.<br/> <br/> At time mod quad was suggested, a local orthopaedic offered an osteotomy. I felt more comforta...

The only ones I know of are for young kids. Luckily my dd is small enough, she still fits into her "penguin". Good luck on your search! Let us know what you find.

<t>Hi. I am Jennifer, mom to Peyton, 3 years old. She has a right OBPI. She had mod quad 12/00 (gosh, i can't believe its almost a year!) and has shown improvement since then. She still has difficulties & can not do a lot of stuff but is a wonderful compensator. She has good bicep & poor tri...

Congratulations on your victory. I had to fight our HMO to pay for modquad also. Our fight was won in only 10 weeks but it was a very stressful time nonetheless!

<t>I am in Chicago. I know that there is a BPI clinic at Childrens Memorial - may be worth a call to see if they evaluated adults. The doctor is Dr. Grayhack.<br/> <br/> In Milwaukee - they have a hospital (Froedart?) with a BPI Clinic. <br/> <br/> This info. is probably listed in the resources sect...

this will sure take some getting used to!