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Hi,
My old VA docs aren't very knowledgeable (or supportive) wrt my decision to avoid a 3-level cervical fusion. So I've made an appointment with one of the only 2 local docs who has performed ADR surgery (Dr. Greg Keller, Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute). Would anyone please share their experiences & issues with pre- and post-ADR care from a doctor other than their ADR surgeon? I've read the FAQs <waving to Alastair! >, but am wondering if there are things I should ask or discuss with my new doc that might not occur to me? Yes, this is a case of "don't know enough to know what I don't know." Thanks for any insights! Jenn |
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Jenn,
When I returned from my surgery in Austria, I was followed by my primary care physician. My PC knew more about ADR than the fusion surgeons in the state (at the time of my surgery). I scheduled an appt with him 2 weeks after surgery for a quick clinical assesment and he checked the site of incision, etc. For my comprehensive check-ups at 6mo, 12mo, etc., I was intially followed by Dr. Richard Guyer at the Texas Back Institute. It was critical for me to fly out of state for my follow-up appts--the surgeons in New Mexico are in the dark (IMHO). Then, I was referred to Dr. Balderston a couple blocks from my apartment in Philly when I moved here last summer per Dr. Guyer's recommendation. In the end, I would try (if at all possible) to have an experienced ADR surgeon follow you post-op. Good luck! Justin |
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Hi Jenn,
try and use the search facility, its top right-hand side, put cervical in their and see what you come up with. The cervical side is now really becoming a big issue here, so any people who have had cervical surgery -- -- -- please get in here posting your experiences best, Alastair
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ADR Munich 26th July 2002 L5/S1. Aged 82 now Your best asset is your health My story is here http://www.adrsupport.org/alastair.html Thank goodness for Dr Zeegers I am painfree I am here to help,I live in the UK I now run the UK spine site and can be contacted at www.adrsupportuk.com/ |
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Thanks, Justin!
Unfortunately, there aren't any experienced ADR surgeons locally (we've had 2, maybe 3 single-level Charite surgeries here). Were you in contact with TBI before your ADR surgery? Or did you arrange your comprehensive check-ups afterward? Thanks!!! Jenn |
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Alastair,
I tried that search (& others) when I first found this site and spent hours reading/learning. Maybe re-reading now that I know a bit more will bring new insight. Thanks! Jenn p.s. Are you shooting regularly again? Any pain from stance or recoil? |
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Hi Jenn,
I'm just shooting a point .22 rifle at the moment, plus .177 air pistols(rapid fire and single shot). I won a gold medal last year in a national competition on the air pistol side. Virtually no recoil from the above, I have had to adjust my stance. Our government in 1997 banned handguns. How on earth we are going to carry out the Olympics in 2012 nobody has any idea -- -- -- it's against the Olympic rules not to have practice facilities for everybody in the country it is being carried out in best, Alastair
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ADR Munich 26th July 2002 L5/S1. Aged 82 now Your best asset is your health My story is here http://www.adrsupport.org/alastair.html Thank goodness for Dr Zeegers I am painfree I am here to help,I live in the UK I now run the UK spine site and can be contacted at www.adrsupportuk.com/ |
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