Ortho Help in my area-NC

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I am 41 yrs old and in desperate need of help. In 1978 I had

scoliosis surgery at Shriners Hospital in Spartanburg, SC. I had

an " S " curve that was 75 degrees at the top and 45 at the bottom and a

full Harrington Rod was attached with bone grafts from my hip.

Everything was fine until about 6 years ago when the lower back pain

started and has progressed with a vengeance and consists of

degenerated disks, bone spurs, arthritis, and scar tissue pain. I

currently wear a Fentanyl patch that only takes the edge off, and I

need to find a doctor who understands and can help. I have seen most

of the highly recommended doctors within a 30 mile radius of

Charlotte, NC. They just shake their heads and say I'm sorry there is

nothing more we can do outside of pain management. I would appreciate

any info that you guys could give me for doctors in the Southeast or

at this point....anywhere!

Tami Barker

Charlotte, NC