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re: Looking For Back Surgeon Input
Posted on 4/8/17 at 8:23 am to KwoodTiger
Posted on 4/8/17 at 8:23 am to KwoodTiger
Najeeb Thomas.
I can't believe the thread has gone this long without someone mentioning his name.
I can't believe the thread has gone this long without someone mentioning his name.
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Posted on 4/8/17 at 8:24 am to Popths
Do not get surgery if your only symptom is back pain.
Surgery should be reserved for when there are real neurological symptoms and a legitimate correctible finding on MRI to explain it.
Surgery should be reserved for when there are real neurological symptoms and a legitimate correctible finding on MRI to explain it.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 8:27 am to Popths
Look into minimally invasive procedures. They are done through port holes rather than slicing through the muscle in a filet fashion. Many of the old school guys can't do this. It takes extra time to learn and they don't hang it up for 12-24 mo to go learn. The surgeons are probably in their 30's or early 40's, but are specifically trained in surgeries that make it easier to recover.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 8:29 am to Popths
Check out DISC from Covington. They are the first to come up on Google. I don't know the docs, but read up on the procedures.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 8:31 am to Cosmo
Exhausting all non surgical options cannot be stressed enough.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 8:32 am to Popths
Chambliss Harrod at Bone and Joint
Posted on 4/8/17 at 9:34 am to CelticDog
Can y'all recommend an acupuncturist? Like laffy-ellick-BR area?
Also how much does a session usually run? Doubt my insurance covers acupuncture. Been having back trouble since i was 15.
Also how much does a session usually run? Doubt my insurance covers acupuncture. Been having back trouble since i was 15.
This post was edited on 4/8/17 at 9:36 am
Posted on 4/8/17 at 9:41 am to Popths
Get a second opinion & then possibly a third. Once you operate on a back, depending on the issue obviously, it is never the same. Be careful in N.O. lots of whores who operate at the drop of a hat. It's all about the money for them. If you know anyone in vocational rehab, or physical therapy, ask them for a reference as they are always involved in post surgery treatment & recovery.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 9:47 am to JetsetNuggs
quote:
Honestly read this as black surgeon
This post was edited on 4/8/17 at 9:47 am
Posted on 4/8/17 at 9:49 am to TheOcean
Dr. Isaza. Talented back surgeon and really easy to talk to. Scrantz is also good.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 9:49 am to TheOcean
Come home black surgeon.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 9:50 am to Popths
Chris Cenac Houma Ortho ????
Posted on 4/8/17 at 9:54 am to TheOcean
Sorry for the late reply but I posted this late and slept in this morning. I have had my MRI, results are 2 bulging discs, 3 deteriorating discs, spinal stenosis and some sort of tear which the term escapes me at this time. I appreciate the serious responses. I have seen Dr. Isaza initially but he told me to hold off on surgery. That was almost 3 years ago. I'm seeing Dr. Sean Graham right now. Have had some relief in the past with nerve ablasions (sp) twice. First time did great, not so great second time. Just had a cortisone injection in December and scheduled for another on the 20th. Minimal help but I'm going on vacation soon and don't need all the help I can get. I hear Isaza is really conservative since he himself has had back surgery. I'm not rushing this but I also don't want to wait until too much damage has been done to correct it. My brother in law thinks Scrantz is a hack for some reason. My PCP recommends him as does Graham. Graham also recommends Isaza. I just am looking for people who are or were on the receiving end of the scalpel.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 10:18 am to Popths
Allen Joseph did mine. L5 herniated disc.
This post was edited on 4/8/17 at 10:24 am
Posted on 4/8/17 at 10:21 am to Popths
Dr Lonseth in Metairie
Spine injections last September for two bulging discs in my lower back. Haven't had any issues since then. Was in and out of procedure in half an hour.
Spine injections last September for two bulging discs in my lower back. Haven't had any issues since then. Was in and out of procedure in half an hour.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 10:27 am to Popths
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My brother in law thinks Scrantz is a hack for some reason
BS....Wife and another relative had him and both are glad they did! Neuromedical in BR.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 10:48 am to stampman
"My brother in law thinks Scrantz is a hack for some reason."
I second the BS!
He fixed my son up a couple of years ago.
I second the BS!
He fixed my son up a couple of years ago.
This post was edited on 4/8/17 at 10:49 am
Posted on 4/8/17 at 10:55 am to Popths
Wife had disc replacement last year.....shots, therapy, etc....just stop working for her.
Andrew Todd in Metairie did her surgery.....the best thing she has ever did!!!!
That's our story and we play golf 2 times a month now.
Andrew Todd in Metairie did her surgery.....the best thing she has ever did!!!!
That's our story and we play golf 2 times a month now.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 10:58 am to Popths
Read Dr. John Sarno's books before you let anyone cut on you.
Posted on 4/8/17 at 11:02 am to Popths
Don't get back surgery if you don't have to
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