This is a discussion on Complex Back Surgeries Skyrocket, Raising Concerns About Cost, Complications within the Education, Research and Spine Publications forums, part of the General Spine Discussion Forums category; NPR: "Too many complex back surgeries are being done and people are suffering as a result, according to a study ...
Complex Back Surgeries Skyrocket, Raising Concerns About Cost, Complications NPR: "Too many complex back surgeries are being done and people are suffering as a result, according to a study in the current issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. The general tendency noted in the study - that many patients and doctors think more medical care is always better - has implications for the new health overhaul law.....
Complex Back Surgeries Skyrocket, Raising Concerns About Cost, Complications (click here for the full article at Medical News Today)
Justin Averna
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- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
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