United Brachial Plexus Network

Hi Shaun. Just wanted to chime in again now that I'm recovering from the gracilis muscle transfer on June 29, 2011. Like you, my injury was 32 years ago. My right arm is completely paralyzed by a full avulsion C6,7,8, T1. Dr. Bishop and Shin at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester performed the surgery. Thi...

I'd like to join the motorcycle club too. Just started riding a modified 2006 Honda 750 Shadow Trike. My husband moved the throttle to the left side, installed an EFI auto-clutch, and the front and rear brakes are controlled with the right foot. It's totally bad-ass.

Hi Shaun. Amazing....my auto accident was also in '79. I lost total use of my right arm from paralysis due to brachial plexus avulsion. A little history: I was ejected from the automobile and ended up hanging over a guardrail, unconscious. Upon standing, my arm just hung at my side. Exploratory surg...

Thank you suzannesteam. So sorry for the trauma your son has experienced but it sounds like he has a positive attitude and he'll be in my prayers for continued improvement. It is truly amazing what one can accomplish when put up to the challenge. I too was 17 at the time of a car accident resulting ...

This website may be helpful -- http://www.aboutonehandtyping.com/howto.html I've been typing with one hand for 30 years, originally taught at a vocational school for the disabled. You just need to learn to use the 4 middle keys as the home keys and practice practice practice without looking. Good lu...

Hey Everyone. I'd love to hear about your experience having the gracilis free muscle transfer. I'll be traveling to Mayo Clinic, Rochester at the end of June for this procedure. I realize improvements may not be seen for a number of months. I'm mostly wondering what it's like the first month or so p...

Hi ArmStrong. Keep a positive attitude and don't give up hope. You'll be able to ride again. My husband is currently modifying a 750 Honda Trike so I can ride with one hand. He's moving the throttle to the left side, changing the brakes to both foot brakes (on the right) and installing an auto-clutc...

Hey y'all. I'm new to the forum and am so amazed by all of your stories. There are so many similar stories to my injury. I guess the biggest difference in my situation is that it's a 30 year old injury. I wish I had known that some of you live and work in Rochester. I'm here visiting the Mayo Clinic...