Forum: iSpine
05-19-2014, 06:31 AM
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decision
Sounds very reasonable to me especially with a degree of concern or doubt regarding pain generators (or any part of the proposed surgery). Good luck Jim.
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Forum: iSpine
05-13-2014, 02:46 AM
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re my discograms
Even back then I didn't have the disc above L3 tested (or rather a test healthy disc). L3 had an annular tear and on first discogram was not concordant for pain. L4 and L5 already had surgery and...
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Forum: iSpine
05-12-2014, 03:36 PM
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my experience has been
Per pre surgical protocol re diagnostics Orthopedic Spine Surgeons in CA that I've seen order discograms. I've had 3.
Neuosurgeons order myelograms. I've had 2. I leaked spinal fluid both...
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Forum: iSpine
02-12-2014, 11:14 PM
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alright then
Wishing you the best with this endeavor whenever it gets scheduled with Dr. Coufal and the Vascular surgeon!
Re the BMD test.. since you're going to get what sounds like a revision surgery or...
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Forum: iSpine
02-10-2014, 10:29 PM
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re visit
Hey Jim,
Wow.. that's some interesting stuff. Kind of scary to read about it but then again in his capable hands I'm sure you would have the best chance with whatever needs to be done.
Have...
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Forum: iSpine
12-19-2013, 01:41 PM
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re Dr.Coufal visit
Hey Jim
I went with my neighbor to her 6 month visit to Dr. Coufal. He did a cervical surgery for her and I believe she will be having her low back done this coming year as well with Dr.Coufal. ...
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