SPINAL SURGERY
Looking like DH will need it - 2 herniated disks plus stenosis. Neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon - any suggestions? We're in WY for the winter & thinking maybe of Salt Lake City. Any thoughts greatl...
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ByTheRvr wrote:LYNNCCRN wrote:
Looking like DH will need it - 2 herniated disks plus stenosis. Neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon - any suggestions? We're in WY for the winter & thinking maybe of Salt Lake City. Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
I have a herniated disc and my GP sent me to a neurosurgeon. The neurosurgeon told me the pain wasn't severe enough to do surgery. He said all too often back surgery does more harm than good. I don't have severe shooting pain down my legs and without that he won't touch the surgery. fyi
The VA won't do mine and first outside opinion, early this year, said he wouldn't do it until the pain was so bad I couldn't stand it. I've seen another Neurosurgeon last week and will go back shortly. The minimally invasive laser sounds like the way I would prefer to go. there are oter disc with problems too but L6 is the main one and the reason for the reluctance to do anything. I find it amazing Medicare won't pay for the out patient procedure. Glad I'v been following this thread.
