Guest guest Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 , Were you ever offerred a Neurosurgeon? (I am having a hard time imagining myself telling my ortho he (or she)needs to have one standing by....Anyone know the protocol on that one? I think 's surgeon was a Neuro, not an Ortho....hhhmmmmm. Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 > , > Were you ever offerred a Neurosurgeon? (I am having a hard time > imagining myself telling my ortho he (or she)needs to have one > standing by....Anyone know the protocol on that one? > > I think 's surgeon was a Neuro, not an Ortho....hhhmmmmm. Cam Hiya Cam....no I WASN " T offered a neurosurgeon. It was only AFTER the fact that I discovered that most neurosurgeons feel they are beter qualified to do surgery in this area than are orthopods. So go figure. Ahhhhhh....isn't hindsite wonderful?? ~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 Re ortho vs neuro: It is common for docs in specialties that overlap to feel that their particular specialty is the only one that should be doing a certain procedure. Working in medical-legal matters, I see a lot of turf wars like this. Can a neurologist read (and charge for!) his own CTs or must they be read by a radiologist? Thoracic surgeon or cardiologist for certain complicated procedures that take place near heart? I PERSONALLY don't view a revision as the sole domain of either a neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon. I have always used the latter; apparently others have successfully used the former. As in all decisions re surgery, I think it comes down to who you feel most confortable with and who has the most experience doing the particular type of procedure you need. > So I have no doubt that a neuro would say he was more qualified, esp after the fact. It may be true in that case, but ultimately that is the decision for the patient to make. Just my thoughts, etc etc etc > From: " " <Bomarbassets@...> > Date: 2004/07/27 Tue PM 10:52:49 EDT > > Subject: Re: Neurosurgeon > > > > , > > Were you ever offerred a Neurosurgeon? (I am having a hard time > > imagining myself telling my ortho he (or she)needs to have one > > standing by....Anyone know the protocol on that one? > > > > I think 's surgeon was a Neuro, not an Ortho....hhhmmmmm. > Cam > > Hiya Cam....no I WASN " T offered a neurosurgeon. It was only AFTER > the fact that I discovered that most neurosurgeons feel they are > beter qualified to do surgery in this area than are orthopods. So > go figure. Ahhhhhh....isn't hindsite wonderful?? > ~~ > > > > > > Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2004 Report Share Posted July 28, 2004 , I guess my question was really, is it possible for both surgeons to do the surgury together? Or is a one or the other kinda thing...maybe it's different at different hospitals? Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2004 Report Share Posted July 29, 2004 I think 2 could do it together as long as they agreed who was responsible for what in advance. At first I was going to do artificial disc at same time as revision, and in that scenario the disc doc would have done his thing 1st from anterior approach while Dr F would then do revision from posterior. But that is a little different than having 2 ppl working at the same time. I am not quite sure what you envision so I would ask many Q's up front. cammaltby wrote: >, I guess my question was really, is it possible for both >surgeons to do the surgury together? Or is a one or the other kinda >thing...maybe it's different at different hospitals? Cam > > > > > >Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 , I am sorry, can you remind me who/where your doctor was?.. Was your doctor a part of the arti-disc study and encouraging you to apply for the waiver?.... I am wondering because I have a second opinion scheduled with Broachie in Sept. down in NYC. I have also corresponded with a Dr.Fabian Bitan in NYC who suggests " possibilities " for us fusion types re: arti-disc and wanted me to schedule to see him in Sept. I am only ( yeah, right, only!)fused to L-4, but no doubt some work needs to be done below... Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Cam, This is what the neurosurgeon told me today... " It takes a very confident ortho surgeon to solicit the services of a neurosurgeon. Some surgeons are not so open to having another surgeon present during the operation. " I'm sure it helps if the neuro and the ortho have a good relationship and are compatable, as my 2 are. The neuro will bill separately but won't charge nearly as much as the ortho. I just thought this was interesting conversation from the neuro I saw today. Hope this helps a bit. xoxo's In a message dated 7/28/2004 5:07:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, " cammaltby " <cammaltby@...> writes: >, I guess my question was really, is it possible for both >surgeons to do the surgury together? Or is a one or the other kinda >thing...maybe it's different at different hospitals? Cam > > > > > >Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2004 Report Share Posted July 30, 2004 Cam, Here is my unsolicited .02 cents worth. Dr. Errico is involved in the artificial disc replacement. My doc in southwestern CT is too. That's only 60 miles from NYC. According to him artificial disc replacement is being or has been approved by the FDA and will become common practice in 2005. I'll ask him again when I see him next week, just to be 100% certain. Also, my doc was trained by Dr. Farcy in NYC. I don't know if he does ADR but I do know he's an incredible doc. If only my health insurance would cover me seeing him. BUT!!!! I really found a gem of a doc here in CT. xoxo's In a message dated 7/30/2004 9:50:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, " cammaltby " <cammaltby@...> writes: >, I am sorry, can you remind me who/where your doctor was?.. > >Was your doctor a part of the arti-disc study and encouraging you to >apply for the waiver?.... > >I am wondering because I have a second opinion scheduled with >Broachie in Sept. down in NYC. I have also corresponded with a >Dr.Fabian Bitan in NYC who suggests " possibilities " for us fusion >types re: arti-disc and wanted me to schedule to see him in Sept. > >I am only ( yeah, right, only!)fused to L-4, but no doubt some work >needs to be done below... > >Cam > > > > > > >Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 , Thanks for sharing...it kinda confirms what I was thinking. Good luck on your upcoming surgery. We will be rooting for you! Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2004 Report Share Posted July 31, 2004 , Thanks for the names, they are all on my short list for opinions. I feel like Rand is close by and since it seemed like Broachie has had great support on this forum, but seemed to give a little more attention, I figured he might offer the best support/contrast to what I already know. I feel like I could squeeze another appointment in down in NYC...but I have an epidural sched thru Rand late August and pending the outcome of that, may see him again shortly thereafter. It is all so confusing because Rand seems to indicate that he thinks the problem is in the spine, but, my lumbar area generally feels okay....but I am in AGONY in my buttock...and my sense is it is my sciatic nerve on fire from some probelem in the sacro-illiac joint. It seems crazy to me to do the whole L-4 to sacrum fusion right now if I can buy time by addressing this problem and let the technology re: arti-disc unfold. Like many of us, I keep thinking buying time makes sense...but sometimes the difficulty of living a " life " in pain takes alot of effort! I have had good luck lately with a brace/belt very snug over the hips and continual icy cold ice packs tucked in there. And toardol twice a day. But it is no long term solution...it just takes the edge off. Thanks again, Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 I was with Dr farcy in NYC. I saw Dr Jeffery Spivak in NYC (reffered by Farcy) re the disc. Both docs seemed to think the papers would come thru but did not know when. i was hurting a lot and decided to go ahead with part 1. cammaltby wrote: >, I am sorry, can you remind me who/where your doctor was?.. > >Was your doctor a part of the arti-disc study and encouraging you to >apply for the waiver?.... > >I am wondering because I have a second opinion scheduled with >Broachie in Sept. down in NYC. I have also corresponded with a >Dr.Fabian Bitan in NYC who suggests " possibilities " for us fusion >types re: arti-disc and wanted me to schedule to see him in Sept. > >I am only ( yeah, right, only!)fused to L-4, but no doubt some work >needs to be done below... > >Cam > > > > > > >Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 If needed, YES! cammaltby wrote: >, >So the plan is you will still be a candidate for ADR in the future, >right? Cam > > > > > >Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 Cam, I wish you all the best with Rand. He truly is a skilled surgeon. My doc here says the pain in my rear...LOL...stems from the bottom of my fusion. The discogram I had reproduced the pain in the rear as well as right hip pain. It was absolutely wild. The neurosurgeon said he has seen that lots, discograms recreating buttock pain and hip pain. I'm just glad some of my pain is now explainable. Disc degeneration. Regarding ADR, my doc is knee deep in it. But I figure I'm just going to go ahead with the surgery now since I need that lumbar curve ASAP! WOW! Day after tomorrow I'm going to be with a lumbar curve and cages. YIKES! Good luck to you. I had those injections before too. They do help for a few weeks. It's nice. xoxo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 ....As I read this a few days late...I realize you are already past your surgery....Hooray for you! I figure we will start testing this fall....hopefully the epidural will give me enough time to make good decisions... I see Broachie the 16Sept. Good luck with recovery and please post when you feel up to it. Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2004 Report Share Posted August 12, 2004 On the subject of Neurosurgeons...my Ortho surgeon didn't tell me ahead of time that he would be having a Neurosurgeon on stand-by (I was nervous enough without THAT bit of info!), I'm sure glad he did!! Accidently " nicking " the dura of my spinal cord was the LAST complication I ever imagined or expected...but it happened!! While trying to remove the original upper Harrington hook, my dura was accidently nicked. The Neurosurgeon on stand-by rushed in to fix the nick and stop any more spinal fluid from leaking out. As it was, I had to have a monitor placed somewhere in my incision post-op (I say " somewhere " because I was so gorked that I don't remember much about those first 24 hrs. post-op!) to make sure I didn't leak out too much fluid. So I say TAHNK GOD for Neurosurgeons being in the O.R. or at the least, on stand-by! All the best, Beth -------------- Original message -------------- > , > Were you ever offerred a Neurosurgeon? (I am having a hard time > imagining myself telling my ortho he (or she)needs to have one > standing by....Anyone know the protocol on that one? > > I think 's surgeon was a Neuro, not an Ortho....hhhmmmmm. Cam > > > > > > Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment > Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any > advertised products. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Yes, I've referred to him several times and patients were pleased with good outcomes. Was always pleasant on the phone, etc. The thing I like about him is that he is conservative and won't rush to surgery. If it is the same guy, he's had some issues with his own back, and knowing what he knows about surgery, chose a conservative route with good results. Don White, RN, DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 Dr. Kent Grewe NS Emanuel Hosp. 503-288-5151 s. fuchs dc From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of thoensbSent: Friday, September 05, 2008 3:05 PM Subject: Neurosurgeon I have a patient that needs a large extruded disc fragment removed from her cervical area. Need a referral for a neurosurgeon who would you recommend?Dr ThoensMountain Park Chiropractic11030 SW Capitol HwyPortland OR 97219 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Jordi Kellog, I will look up his number once I am back in the office but he is grea and will even let you scrub in and watch the surgeries from time to time. I know a lot of the other chiros like him as wellRespectfully, Dr. Franchesca HarperFunctional Pain Solutions6956 SW Hampton StTigard, OR 97223p. 503-443-6100f. 503-443-1280 From: sharronf@...Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 16:32:10 -0700Subject: RE: Neurosurgeon Dr. Kent Grewe NS Emanuel Hosp. 503-288-5151 s. fuchs dc From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of thoensbSent: Friday, September 05, 2008 3:05 PM Subject: Neurosurgeon I have a patient that needs a large extruded disc fragment removed from her cervical area. Need a referral for a neurosurgeon who would you recommend?Dr ThoensMountain Park Chiropractic11030 SW Capitol HwyPortland OR 97219 Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from . Learn Now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 I have not had surgery but a neurosurgeon is the one that is ready to do it if it has to be done. I'm glad to hear that you are pleased with the outcome. Joan Has anyone else had a neurosurgeon do their surgery? I have been very pleased with my outcome, six months out. I had conservative surgery, but am mostly pain free. Haven't read much discussion about PT being very important for a full recovery and that core strengthening exercises will need to be done for life. That's from my PT, Atilla the Hun. Now I am looking for information about cervical stenosis. Is there any opinion about what's best for that. I have problems in C-3 through T-1, but I doubt they will do more than the worst ones, C-5-7. By the way, they sedate, but don't anesthetize, here for epidurals. Must say that the cervical are more terrifying and painful. Thank you all for your information and opinions. Margaret No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.339 / Virus Database: 270.12.57/2163 - Release Date: 06/08/09 12:30:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 If anyone else in the group also has fibromyalgia, I had a good experience with a neurologist injecting my neck and shoulders with botox. I have cervical stenosis and have had no relief from epidurals. In case you're out there in stenosisland with fibro., you know what it's like. Very hard to find doctors who understand the fallout when you have both. At the very least, I should have the smoothest 62 year old neck around! Just kidding. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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