Originally Posted by robocar

Sit at a card table - it's lower. Sit sideways so that your left elbow is supported by the table - put a small pillow or something under it so it doesn't hurt from the hard table. Use a good shoulder pad that gives lots of support like a Kun or Mach one. You can save your right arm for the bow and still maintain position. You'll have to stick to 1st position as you won't have your Left arm free to move around to do position work. A little is better than none at all. You can still do vibrato - been there and it's so hard. Best of luck - I know the emotional hurt from this is worse than the physical.