By Dr. Ali Abbas Al-Hassoun
A young woman in the prime of her youth (18 years old) had carried the marks of a childhood nerve injury (Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy). Despite undergoing previous surgeries, her movement remained restricted. What many would see as simple daily tasks were, for her, mountains she had to climb every single day.
The goal was clear: to restore a portion of her independence, ease her daily life, and improve her overall quality of life by enabling her to perform daily activities with greater facility—such as combing her hair, preparing and eating food, and personal care.
A precise surgical plan was designed, including:
Rotational Osteotomy of the Humerus: To restore the optimal positioning and natural mechanics of the shoulder.
Pectoralis Major Lengthening: To release the shoulder from the internal tension that was limiting its range of motion.
The Result? A magnificent improvement that fills the heart with joy! There is a remarkable advancement in the shoulder's range of motion and the function of the upper limb. Essential movements—reaching for her head or handling objects at table level—have become smoother and less exhausting. Those tasks that were once "impossible" for her are now within the realm of the "possible."
These are the first steps toward a new freedom.
The success of reconstructive surgery is measured by the tangible comfort and normalcy it adds to a patient’s life. This was not just a successful operation; it was a return to painting life’s canvas with confident strides. Every improvement in the range of motion is a victory written by determination and the collaboration between a trusting patient and a medical team striving for excellence.
