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Laser Back Surgery | Cory’s Story: I can walk again!
Nov 15th
February 2011: Cory had back pain that kept getting worse. Watch how he went from a walker to being pain free! Laser back surgery, the minimally invasive option from an institute that cares- Deuk Spine Institute. Find out how you can find help, too… 1-800-Fix-My-Back
Posterior lumbar discectomy for Herniated Disc ::: Paul’s Story
Nov 7th
Good diagnosis, good attention and good work. Paul discusses the treatment he received for herniated disc as a patient of the Mayfield Clinic. Learn more about herniated discs and posterior lumbar discectomy at www.mayfieldclinic.com
Ron’s Back Surgery Story Part 2 | Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Sep 17th
Learn more about Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center at health.crystalclinic.com Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center has a wonderful story to share with you, the story of Ron and his back surgery. His story is an inspiration to many and hopefully this story leads you to talk to a doctor about your back pain.
Herniated Disc Pain- My Story, and Some Advice
Jun 20th
Just a little about my experience having a herniated disc in my lower back and how I am trying to deal with it
Amazing Back Surgery Success Story – Herniated Discs
Mar 29th
Louie has an extremely dangerous job dealing with all aspects of port/dock operations. In June of 2001, he turned his head and neck very quickly and experienced sudden and extreme pain in his neck and in both arms. He was rushed to the hospital where he was diagnosed with extreme herniation of his cervical discs. The disc was protruding into the spinal cord 9mm; to put this in perspective, the diameter of your cervical spinal cord is approximately 10mm. The hospital put him in traction for 9 days with a morphine pump for the excruciating pain. Louie said he even considered taking his own life at times as the pain was so unbearable. Many doctors told him that he would likely end up quadriplegic or a paraplegic. Louie did not like these prognoses and continued searching for a doctor he could believe in. He endured months of conservative care with injections and medications without relief before he found Dr. Hamada. Dr. Hamada told Louie that once we relieve the pressure off the spine the pain would go away. He said the surgery would be done through an anterior (front) approach, rather than disrupting many muscles and ligaments by accessing the discs from the poster (back). Louie said The message that he conveyed to me was one of certainty, that he could and would fix me. Louie decided to believe in Dr. Hamada. Louie underwent an anterior cervical discectomy at C6-7 with instrumented fusion and bone graft and after surgery, he awoke from the anesthesia with his family …
