New to group; hoping to communicate w/someone who has had surgery w/ Dr. Glazer

May 7, 2010

Hi,

I am 10 years post A/P surgeries L1 to S1.

Per Dr. Rand and Dr. Glazer I need to have revision surgery (I think that's what

they're calling it) and be fused from either T3 or T6 down to L1. Also once the

results of a myelogram I'll know if some of the lumbar fusions have to be fused

again....

I had anterior/posterior surgeries L1 to S1 in 2000. My spine has since

developed kyphosis from L1 and my thoracic curve has increased to an intolerable

level of daily pain (despite meds + aquatic therapy + PT for core strengthening

+ braceing).

I have interviewed Dr.Glazer once and am considering him for the surgery. He is

suggesting an anterior/posterior approach fusing T3 to L1 and " re " fusing any

lumbar level as necessary, and take out the illiac screws to hopefully decrease

the level of pain in my SI joints.

Dr. Rand proposes fusing posteriorly only, up 4 or 6 levels. He thinks it is

necessary to keep the illac screws in.

I am hoping someone on this list wouldn't mind talking with me via phone, or

chat off line- or online, whichever they are most comfortable with about their

surgical or other experience with Dr. Glazer.

Also, has anyone had any experience with Dr. Wood of Mass General?

I was advised to get his opinion as well - aka third opinion.

I am concerned I don't have the luxury of months to make the decision as T12/L1

seems to be deteriorating at an accelerated pace. The first time I went into

surgery I had a lot more optimism than I have for this second one, so am

struggling emotionally; making it difficult to be objective.

Thanks for your help,

Thanks for being here.

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