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Is Tendon Transfer Surgery Essential For A Child Suffering From Erb's Palsy ?
My son now 6 yrs old, affected erb s palsy in left hand and slowly improved. Now he don t have good gripping power in that hand. I m continuing PT and some oil massage. Will any improvement come or do he need any Tendon transfer surgery?
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
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it is a continuous process pt should be continued
consult neurosurgeon/orthopedic surgeon and be guided regarding surgery
hope your child get better
it is a continuous process pt should be continued
consult neurosurgeon/orthopedic surgeon and be guided regarding surgery
hope your child get better
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