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It is always a good idea to have a second opinion if you have reservations about this neurosurgeon. Typically, surgical plans should not typically include “what I find when I get in there”. Spinal surgery is not like exploring Antarctica where you don’t know what is behind the next bend. Everything you need to know should be found by the physical examination, the imaging and any tests (EMG, motion X-rays, etc..). Any deviation from the original plan should have a reason.
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.My Doctor agreed and when they get the report from Hfx (probabl0 middle of Sept we are going to get another opinion. thank you tons.
Got a copy of my flex/ext. I will post it and would appreciate what you think of it please.
Have to print it out as I don’t know how to get it here.Cervical spine dated 08/08/13
Clinical data: Three-month follow up cervical stenosis
Findings: Lateral views of the cervical spine were obtained in flexion and extension. There is a grade 1 anterolisthesis of c2 on c3 which increases to grade 2 anterolisthesis in flexion. There is otherwise normal alignment of the cervical spine however there is significant intervertebral disc height loss throughout the cervical spine from c3/4 through 5/6. The c6/7 interspace is not evaluated there is significant anterior and posterior osteophytic spurring at the c4/5 and c5/6 levels well as posterior osteophytic spurring. There is facet hypertrophy. There is no evidence for fracture. There is anterior wedging of the c5 vertebral which is considered chronic.
final reportthank you so much Carol
Spondylolistheses are graded 1-5. Each grade is equivalent to 25% of the width of the whole vertebra. A change of grade 1 to grade 2 with motion is substantial and most likely needs to be addressed by a fusion.
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.Thank you so much for all the help you have given me. I have learnt so much and feel I now have the confidence to speak up. I will be going to my family doctor when she gets the reports back in Sept and will for sure get a second opinion. I will let you know how I make out.
Would it be okay ask for a NS who does ACDF for a second opinion or
just leave that up to the NS? Be Well CarolI would assume that all NS can do an ACDF as this should be their “bread and butter” procedure.
Please keep us informed.
Dr. Corenman
PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS FORUM IS MEANT TO PROVIDE GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPINE ANATOMY, CONDITIONS AND TREATMENTS. TO GET AN ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS, YOU MUST VISIT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN PERSON.
Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.This is the second time I try to post .I had a word the doctor used and the post was rejected.
Got the Plan from my last visit to NS and he said my exam was unremarkable, we do not think there will be a need for a decompression at this time.( what does this mean?)She is interest in receiving the surgery and understands this might not necessary reverse her neck pain but however will hopefully prevent the progression of her disease.
We explained the procedure to her (doesn’t know what he will do till he gets in there) as well as the risks which include death. paralysis loss of bowel, bladder,injury to nerves, making the spine more unstable as well as blood clots.
She was okay with these risks and signed the contact.Her main issues were her limitation following the surgery. She will have to be in a brace 4 to 6 weeks. Ideality if there are no complications she will return to driving after 6 weeks. She can gradually progress to her regular activities with the help of a physiotherapy.
My family doctor thinks he is great.
My 1st first visit with ns he said I would go paralyzed without surgery.
My second visit said he doesn’t know if I should have surgery or not.
Also he won’t know what he has to do till he gets in there.
Also asked him about ACDF and he said oh you don’t want me to do that on you and he and the intern started laughing and said something about the throat..I cancelled surgery. I had a difficult time but my doctor is getting me a SECOND opinion.Will probably take a long time. Thank you so very much.Carolns
Dr. Corenman post=4972 wrote: I would assume that all NS can do an ACDF as this should be their “bread and butter” procedure.
Please keep us informed.
Dr. Corenman
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