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  • Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    If you are almost one year out from your L5-S1 TLIF and you continue with pain, the typical differential would be either pseudoarthrosis (lack of fusion) or adjacent level breakdown. The next step would be a new MRI and CT scan with X-rays.

    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.
    THR
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    My last appointment was at the Steadman Clinic before you left and the fusion had taken. The CT scan was performed May 11 at Vail Health and I had an MRI probably just a month or a couple weeks before my appointment due to problems I was having in physical therapy. Can you recommend a physician in Utah or would you recommend me continue to go to Steadman where all my records are located? I am in a depressed state having to start over with this process and not having the success that was anticipated.

    Thanks again Dr. Corenman.

    Donald Corenman, MD, DC
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    I cannot give your guidance as to whether you should stay in Utah or go back to the Clinic. If you choose to stay in Utah, there is a good surgeon (Dr. Darrel Brodky) at the University of Utah. You will need a new CT scan and MRI to determine your next pathway.

    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.
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