Re: Ideas required for Rt Brachial plexus injury.

Re: Ideas required for Rt Brachial plexus injury.

bronco

3/5/2000

Politics are real, however this is why I work.
If I don't know the answer, I bet there is a lot of
help out there.
bronco
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----- Original Message -----
From: tuppal srivatsa < <Email Address Redacted> >
To: < <Email Address Redacted> >
Sent: Sunday, March 05, 2000 2:45 PM
Subject: Ideas required for Rt Brachial plexus injury.


> Hi list members,
> I have a patient who is a 45 year old man, whose job is a restaurant
> floor manager. He has now suffered a right brachial plexus injury,
> which means his job of handling his geusts is in danger. The injury
> is 40 days old. He presents with shoulder subluxation, free passive
> moblility of shoulder and elbow. Wrist in flexion and slight ulnar
> deviation. I saw him today and immediately put him on a single strap
> shoulder sling. For his wrist and hand positioning I did a volar
> cock up splint and wanted to review him after 3 weeks of physio and
> to see if he can get some recovery. He has both motor and sensory
> loss on his right arm and hand.
> Can you suggest a good plan of treatment and rehab so that he can go
> back to his job. Any attempt to change profession will be a harsh
> suggestion for him. I am seriously exploring ways to help this poor
> floor manager.
> Your suggestions are highly valued.
> Sincerely,
> Srivatsa.
>
>
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