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Originally Posted by Rfcomm
Dubious, I was afraid to hear that, as that's what I've been reading about as of late. Nerve transfers and the time-frame they need to occur in. 4-6 month from onset. My Surgeon has been boondoggling me the last 6 months just telling me to wait... it takes time for nerves to heal. (1mm/day) And I have very long arms. 2cnd NCV & EMG test Dr says nerve damage is more than likely permanent at this time. My Surgeon dismisses this as "it's too early to tell". I'm befuddled at the handling of my case to this point with him! I currently have 2 law firms digging in and asking me for more data, although I'm still searching for one that does have a specialty in trail law as well. As I now believe, this Surgeon has breached my "Standard of Care" in a number of ways at this point!! Still looking for new specialist to determine if I am outside the repair time frame.
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I should probably also mention that diagnosis electrically, can be indirect with EMG but you would likely need more specific tests for a plexus injury which is done by virtue of SSEP's. You would have that test done for each suspected peripheral nerve (i.e. radial, axillary, musculocutaneous, etc.) and then compare to the opposite non-symptomatic side. EMG is better than nothing but not good enough, really, so SSEP's are the way to go. NCV is another test and should be done, but is technically limited as you can't access the nerve proximal to the suspected lesion. I think it would be worthwhile to find someone like Stevanovic out your way, get a consult post-haste and wait no longer! You are likely going to have to get pro-active with this if you hope to have it go your way.
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