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back surgery
Has anyone out there in The Villages land had back surgery from Laser Spine Institute? Were you pleased by the mininal invasive result?
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I have not personally had surgery from them, but know those that have . results were split about 50-50. The cost is very high and most insurances don't cover it. Even those who have had good results at first , find that after a year or so they are back where they started. 75% of back surgeries are not effective. Most orthopedic surgeons say not to have back surgery until the only way you can get around is to crawl. Try all other options first.
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there is a neurosurgeon in TV by the name of Dr. Spurrier. He will have a seminar re: his practice about once every 90 days or so (free) and just had one a couple of weeks ago. His surgery is non-evasive AND he isn't "knife happy". He seems "conservative" in his approach...telling the patient after viewing the MRI whether or not they're a candidate or not. He lists other approaches of treatment first should be pursued. Physical therapy, Chiropractic, medication, acupuncture and maybe one other before surgery and also depending on the nature of the problem. I've heard "mixes" things too about the laser thing and guess from what I've heard would NOT go that route....especially with the fact that insurance doesn't cover it. I've talked to a couple of people who've been patients of Dr. Spurrier and they were happy with his treatment. So I guess I'd give him my business if I had the need.
I see that I entered this post back in February...it was a handful of months later that I had emergency surgery. You'll see my later post further down on this thread!!! Last edited by JenAjd; 11-15-2011 at 08:56 AM. |
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Much to do with back surgery is unfortunately
based on the aches and pains of the here and now. However, when contemplating surgery, looking to cure the aches and pains, a key question to get as much information as one can is....after the surgery, as in 5 years later will I still be better off?
I learned a long time ago from a neuro surgeon that 5 years out many maladies are back as before the surgery. I elected to not have it. Today I am no worse off and maybe even better. The key ingredient for SOME (me included) was increased and ONGOING activity. The more you move the better you feel. The better conditioned the body and cardio vascular system the more pain free one is/remains. SOME do not have a choice. btk |
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My husband went to Laser Spine Institute. What a ripoff. It cost us $13000 and he was no better than before. After the surgery they told us he needs a coulple more surgeries and they would give us $900 off on the second surgery. You have to pay before you have the surgery. I never heard of such a thing but we fell for their nice talk at the seminar.
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That's typical of LSI.
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Back Surgery-Golf Coast Spine-Dr. Ronzo
I consulted this group because they advertised "minimally invasive" surgery. Well, their recommendation was an open procedure with a fusion of FOUR cervical vertebrae as well as bone grafts. NOT! As someone else posted.."I would have to crawl". Much research later, patients who have this surgery do no better five years (even five weeks) out than those who DON'T. So nice to know that I didn't spend EIGHT weeks in a neck brace for no results.
Now...on the other hand, the third, fourth and fifth opinion I got all said that this practice (especially Dr. Ronzo) was not knife happy, and if you needed surgery, you NEEDED surgery. BTW...do not have this done at The Villages Hospital. They wanted a down payment up-front, even though I have excellent insurance (CHAMPVA). When I decided to forgo the surgery, they still kept my down payment (almost $2500) until my insurance paid for my pre-ops. Then they told me that it would take "6-8 weeks" for my reimbursement. Funny, they took my $$$ in about 60 seconds, but it takes 6-8 weeks for a reimbursement?? I'm still waiting for my reimbursement 2 months later (while paying interest in on my CC). Caveat Emptor! GOOD LUCK to all of us! |
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I am having spine surgery with Dr.Spurrier Have you heard anything elese about him?
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I know that he will not do surgery unless he thinks it will really help you. I was sure I was a good candidate for his minally invasive surgery, after he examined me, looked at exrays and MRI, etc... he said no he would not do the surgery because it wouldn't help my exact problem.
I think you are in good hands. Good luck. |
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I have had back problems since I was 21 years old, and 2 surgeries. Both surgeries were after symptoms didn't improve for months. While I still have problems, and more symptoms have arisen over the years, at the time the procedures were necessary to relieve crippling pain and get me back on my feet. Over the years, I have had many incidents with my back, and have been laid up for months at a time. In those incidents, after the initial pain, a few weeks later I would gradually improve through exercise and chiropractic. I would only recommend surgery when all other options have been used. Oddly, I had a very physical job that caused my back problems,but I think the physicality of it also helped strengthen my back. Guess it was like a double edged sword. I ended up with a spinal cord disease (arachnoiditis) that is incurable and was caused by a pre-surgical procedure, so I recommend surgery only as a last option. Give PT or chiro a shot.
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Best advice I received was from an Army back specialist when I was in the Navy. He said "If you can live with it, do it because there is no guarantee that surgery will fix it or could even make it worse." Now I know Army doctors are not in it for the money so I took that advice and have been glad I did. I exercise almost daily, running, golf, weights, etc. Some days are better than others but it comes and goes and I can live with that. I have two herniated discs in my lower back but can still be active by keeping the supporting muscles strong. When I have pain, it is usually when I get up in the morning. As I move about it usually goes away.
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My brother has non-invasive lumbar surgery with Dr. Bono can't remeber the name of his clinic. They cut 3 cm then scrapped the bone separating nerve fron bone. He just got out of his brace Friday and is going to the gym and will begin playing golf on Monday. He states he is pain free. My daughter had a lumbar fusion from a Manhattan surgeon and two years later had another surgery because the bone was growing and entangled the nerve. Then again two years later because the bone grew again. She is pain free and the doctor promised her he had rectified the bone growth once and for all
The surgeon claimed the bone growth was somewhat unexpected. |
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Gulf Coast Spine Institute
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