United Brachial Plexus Network

<t>Hey,<br/> Just curious if anyone on this list has ever been to a physical therapist in the pittsburgh area with maybe some knowledge about BPI, obstectric or otherwise(i'm obstetric). I am in PT right now because my neck muscles are way to tight from overcompensation and my shoulder and biceps ar...

<t>Dear Lisa (Tanners Mom),<br/> I had no pain until about 22-23 and so consequently never went to see a BPI specialist doc after childhood.I had no idea I was ever going to experience pain. I am ROBPI. At that time went to an orthopedic doc who said due to weak shoulder muscles(rotator cuff) my nec...

Suzy,
I don't think at this point I would need surgery because I can do most things with my affected arm. I'm really glad to hear that people who have been injured since birth can sometimes gain functions they never had. Good luck!
Becky

<t>Hello,<br/> Hi out there to everyone. I am new to this list having recently discovered it. I'm 25 and have a right BPI from birth. I have read some posts on this list about adults having surgeries such as this MOD QUAD. I'm curious as to what this is. I have good function in my right arm but I ha...