Canada BPI Specialists/Clinics

Douglas C. Ross, M.D., F.R.C.S.C.


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

When was your Brachial Plexus Injury Clinic established?

1993
Identify what specialties related to brachial plexus injuries are represented by practitioners working in your clinic including physical/occupational therapists, if any.

Plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation medicine, physical and occupational therapy and neuroradiology.
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):
60

Number of children (Trauma or other brachial plexus injuries):
5

Number of adults (Obstetrical brachial plexus injuries):
10

Number of adults (Trauma or other brachial plexus injuries):
100
State your philosophy regarding evaluation, referral and treatment of obstetrical brachial plexus injuries in children.

Early repeated assessments. Generally follow modification of Gilbert's indications for surgery..
State your philosophy regarding pain management and brachial plexus injuries.

Multidisciplinary.
Indicate research efforts (include dates please) conducted by you specific to brachial plexus injuries.

Many ongoing.
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