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To have surgery or not to have surgery!!
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| Surgical Outcomes and Blogs Discuss To have surgery or not to have surgery!! in the Main forums forums; Dear B2L, So ask yourself and your doctor, have we done we we can? If the answer is yes, then ... |
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03-31-2011, 12:53 PM
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Surgery should be the last option
Dear B2L, So ask yourself and your doctor, have we done we we can? If the answer is yes, then most likely surgery is the next step. As you know from reading the posts on here, it does NOT always solve all of your pain or mobility issues. My first surgery was due to spinal cord involvement, so no choice. If it's only one level I highly suggest you look into ADR artificial disc replacement rather than fusion. Fusion can lead to more problems later on. Read about Wolf's Law. God bless and keep us updated. Cheryl
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female age 45, height 5"6", 145 lbds, non smoker, conservative treatments failed, (7/2007) C4/5/6 peek disc replacements,plate & screws failed fusion, (9/2008) revision with bone replace plate and screws, (10/2009) C3/4 stand alone peek cage, (12/2010) facet joint injections C3-7, (1/2011) rhizotomy C6/7 failed, Trouble swallowing most recent mri (7/2011) shows ajacent level issues: right neural foraminal narrowing C2/3, posterior bulge indents thecal sac at C6/7/T1 no mass effect on cord. 
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03-31-2011, 03:23 PM
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back to PTP
I don't know what state you're in regarding your WC legislation. In CA it's getting very difficult to have anything authorized anymore re WC although I'm sure a persistant surgeon w/the right information can eventually manage that.
Your PTP should be familiar w/WC IMHO. Your PTP should be willing to make necessary referrals to surgeons and PM and any other necessary referrals needed re your spine. Your PTP should be familiar w/WC because how the reports are written can facilitate and expedite your care/case. It is very important you get someone that will work with you and not against you. Good luck.
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