Hi<br />
My daughter is currently under the care of her pop but we hare planning to see several spine specialists. She has failed conservative therapy- PT & pilates<br />
She has a standing desk and special chair at work. The steroid injection only provided temporary relief. So, I think surgery is the next step. From my research I learned it is very important to be sure which parent of the back is the etiology of the pain,that with Bertolotti's there can be aberrant neuro and vascular anatomy - so it seems choice of surgeon is paramount to successful outcome. Since the condition is not very prevalent and there is no consensus as to best management or surgical approach I am looking for a surgeon who has done LOTS of cases of Bertolotti's and would be grateful if anyone knows such a surgeon. Am willing to go anywhere in US <br />
Thanks<br />
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Hi @jaes,
At Mayo, we have specialists in the Spine Centers at all 3 locations Rochester MN, Phoenix AZ and Jacksonville FL. I recommend contacting your preferred location and asking for an appointment at the Spine Center there. You can also inquire which location has more experience with Bertolotti's. Here's the page with all the contact info http://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments