Hi everyone,

My name is Jana (pronounced ‘Yah-na’), I am a four year old little girl from Serbia, and I need your help!

My left arm was injured when I was born and I am now only able to use it at 50%. The diagnosis is obstetrical paralysis of the brachial plexus. It is possible to almost entirely regain mobility of the arm, but I would need surgical treatment which costs $50-60,000. Would you help me raise the money for my surgeries? You can make a donation to me via PayPal at the address manuka-s@hotmail.co.uk, or by direct transfer to my bank account at Raffeisen Bank AD, Belgrade, Serbia, account number RS35265050000011091009, swift number RZBSRSBG (this number may actually be different depending on your currency and the bank you are using, so please see below for the correct one).

Please write to me!

Forever grateful,

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

My diagnosis

My medical report, shown below, says this:

Brachial palsy on the left side.

Left arm shorter (32.5cm/27cm).
Forearm twisted. Limited active movement, can bring hand to shoulder level.
Elbow semi-flexed. Limited supination. Pinch grip present. Fingers semi-flexed.
Full passive motion present except for final extension at the elbow.
Shoulder blade in exterior rotation and abduction. On motion of arm, shoulder blade motion present as well.
Minor asymmetry of the thorax. Arm only used in auxiliary function.

Posted by Jana Djurdjevic at 7:34 PM

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