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			 Hey all, sorry it has been some time since I posted. I've been doing a lot of research. I have decided that a neurosurgeon will be the best for me, as they specialize in the spine and brain. I am looking around for places right now, and know what I am looking for. I'll keep you all updated, things are finally in motion though! 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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			I have had many fusions performed by an orthopedic spine surgeon. All he does is spine surgery. So here is another option. Just make sure you find a good surgeon. Maybe call physical therapy places and see who they recommend. that is how i found my surgeon. Judy 
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	2007 ACDF 4-7 2008 hip , knee scope, hip replacement 2009 thoracic T-5 thru T-11fusion 2009 VATS T7-8, posterior only T11-12. removal of thoracic hard wear 2010 lung surgery 2010 T2-L2 kyphosis correction 2010 Kyphoplasty T-3, T-4 2011 Cervical osteotomy ,revision C4-T5 2011 Foot surgery 2011 Revision fusion T7 thru L4/laminectomy 2012 Hammertoe correction left foot 2012 Revision fusion T-12 thru L5 2012 Revision fusion L4-L5  | 
		
		
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			 I was just looking through your posts and was wondering have you seen a doctor yet? Do you know what is wrong?  
		
		
		
		
		
			Judy 
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	2007 ACDF 4-7 2008 hip , knee scope, hip replacement 2009 thoracic T-5 thru T-11fusion 2009 VATS T7-8, posterior only T11-12. removal of thoracic hard wear 2010 lung surgery 2010 T2-L2 kyphosis correction 2010 Kyphoplasty T-3, T-4 2011 Cervical osteotomy ,revision C4-T5 2011 Foot surgery 2011 Revision fusion T7 thru L4/laminectomy 2012 Hammertoe correction left foot 2012 Revision fusion T-12 thru L5 2012 Revision fusion L4-L5  | 
		
		
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			 Hey Js, I've been running around like a crazy woman these last couple weeks, I haven't been descriptive in my posts! I have severe stenosis in my L5-S1 areas which will definitely require surgery to correct. This pain is unbearable. I've been talking to my insurance agent and have gotten the okay for an alternative surgery instead of a fusion. I'll make a thread about it now! 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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