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by ptrefam
Mon Nov 02, 2015 1:14 pm
Forum: Share Your Story: Living with a TBPI
Topic: Hard to believe
Replies: 0
Views: 5155

Hard to believe

it was 10 years ago today that we started this journey. Life moves on. The arm continues improves.
by ptrefam
Fri Jul 03, 2015 3:26 pm
Forum: New? Start Here!
Topic: Been a long time
Replies: 1
Views: 2653

Been a long time

Its been several years since we've visited this site. But, Dustin has "function" in all areas now. It's been 10 years since his accident and things just keep improving slowly. So now he is asking about a nerve transfer to be able to go from "function" to "useful". Yes, ...
by ptrefam
Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:41 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Anyone NOT need surgery?
Replies: 18
Views: 4681

Re: Anyone NOT need surgery?

There is a wonderful posting by a family whose daughter did not need surgery. I think if you search Femke you wll find the movie they made. Good Luck!!
by ptrefam
Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:37 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: 'How do I get the 411 on others that are posting?'
Replies: 8
Views: 4591

Re: 'How do I get the 411 on others that are posting?'

If you are getting big empty boxes it may be a problem on your end. Sorry, I don't know how to fix it. But when I click on someone's name or avatar there is first a box with what ever info they have chosen to fill in. Like mine has very little, your has some, Carolyn's has lots, lol. At the lower le...
by ptrefam
Tue May 25, 2010 4:08 pm
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Strengthening the bpi arm....
Replies: 3
Views: 2084

Strengthening the bpi arm....

Someone had likened the injury to the nerves to an electrical current, where a wire can only transfer a certain amount of electricity. So a damaged nerve transfers less than full strength or less current. I found that to be a good analogy. However now I have a question. Dustin's arm is now what they...
by ptrefam
Thu May 13, 2010 9:17 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Wearing a Sling
Replies: 7
Views: 5609

Re: Wearing a Sling

Dustin does not wear a sling. They gave him a couple of different ones in the beginning when he had sublexation. But after his shoulder returned he quit wearing it. The drs at Mayo told us there is really no reason to. But that is Dustin's case, I know each one can be different. The one he wore most...
by ptrefam
Thu May 13, 2010 9:11 am
Forum: Parents of OBPI Children
Topic: Any experience with St. Mary's hospital in Rochester
Replies: 1
Views: 1355

Re: Any experience with St. Mary's hospital in Rochester

Our experience was very positive. They adimit you on the first floor. Then someone took us to the area where Dustin would get into a gown and have pre-surgery things done (blood pressure, check heart, ect) . When it was time for him to go to anestesia they wheeled him down and took me to a large wai...
by ptrefam
Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:02 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Dont forget about the chat room !
Replies: 7
Views: 3104

Re: Dont forget about the chat room !

Hey Carolyn, we missed you.
by ptrefam
Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:00 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Need Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 4939

Re: Need Advice

Here is a link to the sling we used to pull Dustin's arm back into the socket. All the velcroe straps are adjustable for up, back and forward movement. http://www.sammonspreston.com/app.aspx?cmd=get_product&id=76089 Yes, I understand your frustration, we had a similar situation with his neurolog...
by ptrefam
Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: Newly Injured TBPI
Topic: Need Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 4939

Re: Need Advice

Dustin had a few different slings. There was one that had velcroe straps that could be used to gently pull the arm back into position. I'll have to look and see if I can find it to give you a name. It was ordered by his PT. As far as the Mayo, you can expect the most thurough exam he's ever had. Dus...