Lana---- from Debbi Update HA/Neck

March 27, 2004

In a message dated 3/26/2004 21:33:45 PM Pacific Standard Time,

EDSLana@... writes:

He wants me to go to a specialist,

and gave me a choice of either a neurosurgeon or orthopedic that is a spine

specialist. He favored the Ortho because he thought they would be more

informed about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

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That may be true about the EDS Lana but..............

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE get an opinion from a neurosurgeon too!

The difference is between the delicate skills of a brain surgeon (like an

ian painter) or the talented orthopedic surgeon using saws, hammers and

staple guns (like a carpenter)

Remember we are NOT talking about your C this or that ... we are talking

about your SPINAL CORD! I don't know about you but I would not want a carpenter

painting a landscape portrait on my living room wall!

Remember ... as medical malpractice Risk Manager for 20 years, I have had to

have learned a bit about the " oops " of the ortho's on spines. Personally,

personally mind you... I would never let even my most trusted orthopedic surgeon

near my neck/back. That is me and I speak from my personal experience of what

CAN happen out there. There will be others who differ who have had great

experiences with orthopedic surgeons, especially those who specialize in

neck/back surgery. I just want you to get both experts and make your decision

based

on the information that they give you. That is the only way you can make an

informed decision.

PLEASE CONSIDER that other opinion. I am sure your insurance will pay for

it. There is no reason that the neurosurgeon could not learn about EDS prior to

the surgery.

Debbi

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