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Spine Health | Last Active: Sep 30 8:47am | Replies (68)
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My problem is in my cervical spine. According to one surgeon I will become paralyzed without laminectomy and fusion. I have dealt with this off and on for 30 years. Do not want spine surgery. Going for second opinion with chief of neurosurgery at Univ of Penn Friday. Best thing you can do is second opinion and don’t go to orthopedic surgeon. Go to a neurosurgeon. I worked in orthopedics for 20 years They are trained differently. Good luck
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Which doc are you seeing at Penn? I have gone there for my spine issues and there are good and not good neurosurgeons there, in my opinion. I f you want to message me I am happy to share my experience.
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Ugh, I have cervical stenosis and thoracic outlet syndrome in addition to the lumbar issues. But I’ve been lucky that I’ve been able to manage it with medications, injections, and massage therapy. No luck with any of that for the lumbar issues.
So scary to think it could lead to paralysis! Hoping for a good outcome for you.