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Anyone Have Experience w Laser Spine Institute??
Posted on 4/15/17 at 7:55 pm
Posted on 4/15/17 at 7:55 pm
Either personally or friend or family member??
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Posted on 4/15/17 at 7:56 pm to HaveMercy
They use lasers on your spine?
That seems like something cool to watch happen. To someone else.
That seems like something cool to watch happen. To someone else.
This post was edited on 4/15/17 at 7:57 pm
Posted on 4/15/17 at 7:57 pm to HaveMercy
I know someone who had a bunch of issues. She went to Laser Spine Insititute in Tampa and had nothing but good things to say. I still recommend a minimally invasive spine surgeon because insurance doesn't cover most laser surgeries.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 8:11 pm to HaveMercy
what procedure?
Posted on 4/15/17 at 8:16 pm to Uncle Stu
I'm not exactly sure of the procedure - it's my stepmom. Her back is seriously F'ed up. Herniated discs, bone spurs, pinched nerves. No traditional surgeon will cut on her so we're looking at this as a last resort. She is in constant pain and can barely walk. It breaks my heart. They are reviewing her records now to determine if they can help her.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 8:22 pm to HaveMercy
They don't actually use lasers to perform the surgery. They perform minimally invasive surgery like many neurosurgeons perform
Posted on 4/15/17 at 8:59 pm to HaveMercy
My mom is in pretty much the same shape. She spoke with LSI in Tampa this past week and is waiting on an appointment.
It is very expensive and insurance doesn't cover the entire procedure.
It is very expensive and insurance doesn't cover the entire procedure.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 9:05 pm to Carnac
Funny this thread comes up today.
Bumped into my buddy today in a local store. He went to Tampa 2 weeks ago for some spine-nerve issue that had put him in constant pain and now he is back walking around after 2 weeks.
Bumped into my buddy today in a local store. He went to Tampa 2 weeks ago for some spine-nerve issue that had put him in constant pain and now he is back walking around after 2 weeks.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 10:12 pm to HaveMercy
I know a physician (radiologist) who needed spine surgery and chose Laser Spine Institute.
Nothing but good things to say about the experience.
Nothing but good things to say about the experience.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 10:27 pm to Tiger985
That is great to hear. I am praying that they can help her. We're not expecting a miracle - just want to alleviate the pain and give her back some mobility. She's in her late seventies and traditional neurosurgeons don't want to operate on her - not exactly why; they just say she's not a good candidate for surgery. She told the last one, she didn't care if the surgery killed her; she was willing to take the risk.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 10:28 pm to Carnac
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My mom is in pretty much the same shape.
Prayers to your Mom - hopefully she can get some help!
Posted on 4/15/17 at 10:29 pm to HaveMercy
Saw the guy from the commercial at Albasha. He seemed to be ok, fwiw.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 10:30 pm to HaveMercy
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Either personally or friend or family member??
I've been involved in a few of their procedures by way of their surgeons and equipment coming to the surgical hospital I used to work for.
They were innovators in some big time laser procedures using scopes instead of major open type procedures. The Dr.'s I saw were all really good, spent time teaching/training others on the procedures and giving lectures to groups when taking time out of the actual surgical setting.
The only problem is really the same kind of potential as any spinal procedure: Oops! = screwed for life. The Dr.'s I knew though sooooo very aware they ALWAYS erred to side of extreme caution. They were all wealthy as any of us can only imagine, so they are really doing it to help people. They'd rather cancel and refer to open surgeon than risk a patient.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 10:35 pm to HaveMercy
Terrible reputation.
Use a Neuro surgeon if you need anything done on your spine.
Use a Neuro surgeon if you need anything done on your spine.
Posted on 4/15/17 at 10:53 pm to LSUwag
Could you be more specific? I looked up there reviews on a consumer website and the positives signicantly outweighed the negatives.
I think the folks at LSI are neurosurgeons. The traditional neurons won't operate - so we're researching alternatives.
I think the folks at LSI are neurosurgeons. The traditional neurons won't operate - so we're researching alternatives.
Posted on 4/16/17 at 12:43 am to HaveMercy
Why won't they operate?
Idk if you're in BR but the Spine Hospital of LA does laser spine surgery
Idk if you're in BR but the Spine Hospital of LA does laser spine surgery
Posted on 4/16/17 at 12:53 am to HaveMercy
Broke my back trying to get an appointment but was disappointed by my experience.
Posted on 4/16/17 at 1:27 am to HaveMercy
So weird you asked this because my friends nanny just told me yesterday about how much it helped her husband. I know it sounds weird but I am not BS'ing, we were talkingw about where I am from and she said they had to go there for his surgery and it was great.
ETA: She spoke great English but probably is, or at least was, an illegal alien so take it FWIW
ETA: She spoke great English but probably is, or at least was, an illegal alien so take it FWIW
This post was edited on 4/16/17 at 1:29 am
Posted on 4/17/17 at 12:23 am to Finch
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Why won't they operate?
I think it's her general overall health. She had a double mastectomy, radiation and breast reconstruction surgery in the past three years. Basically , we get no explanation beyond "not a good candidate".
Posted on 4/17/17 at 4:52 am to HaveMercy
All I know if they just built a new building so they must be doing pretty well.
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