New York BPI Specialists/Clinics

Rick Abbott, MD


Response to UBPN questionnaire:
NOTE: Only questions answered are included here

When was your Brachial Plexus Injury Clinic established?

1996 after move. Directed clinic at New York University before move.
Identify what specialties related to brachial plexus injuries are represented by practitioners working in your clinic including physical/occupational therapists, if any.

Pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric orthopedist, pediatric P/T and O/T and physiatrist.
What do you/your clinic specialize in treating?

  • adult brachial plexus injuries
  • obstetrical brachial plexus injuries
  • trauma or other brachial plexus injuries
Indicate the total number of brachial plexus patients you/your clinic has evaluated since your establishment:

Number of children (Obstetrical brachial plexus injuries):
greater than 500

Number of children (Trauma or other brachial plexus injuries):
10

Number of adults (Obstetrical brachial plexus injuries):
10

Number of adults (Trauma or other brachial plexus injuries):
20
State your philosophy regarding evaluation, referral and treatment of obstetrical brachial plexus injuries in children.

I would like to see by 1 month of age, if by 4-5 months poor recovery, then MRI, EMG and NCS. Surgery usually done 5-7 months if indicated.
State your philosophy regarding evaluation, referral and treatment of trauma or other brachial plexus injuries in children.

Consider surgery 6 months after injury if poor recovery.
State your philosophy regarding evaluation, referral and treatment of obstetrical brachial plexus injuries in adults.

Orthopedic evaluation.
State your philosophy regarding evaluation, referral and treatment of trauma or other brachial plexus injuries in adults.

Consider surgery 6 months after injury if poor recovery.
State your philosophy regarding pain management and brachial plexus injuries.

Consider neurolysis or sympathectomy.
Indicate research efforts (include dates please) conducted by you specific to brachial plexus injuries.

Clinical- currently evaluate MRI of injuries vs. operative findings.
Indicate any other facts that you feel would help families and individuals understand your practice.

Multidisciplinary longitudinal follow up of patients.
Do you accept any national/governmental payment for services or are you enrolled in any state medicaid plans? Please provide information on these plans and include which states you are enrolled in for medicaid services.

No answer provided.
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