This is a discussion on Surgery Decision (Dr. Guyer, Texas Back Institute, Lumbar Hybrid Operation) within the Spine Patient Support: Body, Mind & Spirit forums, part of the Social and Support Forums category; Well folks after talking to only about 11 doctors, I have finally decided to let TBI and Dr. Guyer work ...
Surgery Decision (Dr. Guyer, Texas Back Institute, Lumbar Hybrid Operation) Well folks after talking to only about 11 doctors, I have finally decided to let TBI and Dr. Guyer work on me. He is going to do a 360 cage on both my bottom L5-S1 and L5-L4 and than ADR on the level above. My facets are just wore out on the bottom level. I saw them, and during my previous laminectomy the Dr. broke off a piece of facet on the bottom level. I was thinking of going to Dr. B, he wants to do a ADR sandwich, with a fusion in the middle. I honestly think he is overstated his ability. I have looked at the bottom level facets and they are ALMOST completely worn. I like the idea of having local people to do my physical therapy and follow ups. Dr. Guyer has won numerous awards as well as Most compassionate surgeon in America award. Dont have a date yet, insurance, more tests, etc. Chime in please!
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re: Surgery Decision (Dr. Guyer, Texas Back Institute, Lumbar Hybrid Operation) Well, jaybike, I think you have made a fine decision. TBI has a stellar reputation, as well as Dr. Guyer. I think you are in great hands. This is such a huge part of the battle....getting to this decision, that you should feel somewhat of a load off your shoulders. Hopefully. I know I did. Just keep us posted when you get your date, time, etc., for your big day. Thanks for informing us! Cindylou
• January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
• June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
• April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
• April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
• July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
• July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
• August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
• March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
• April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
• September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
• December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
• December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
• February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
July 18, 2011
re: Surgery Decision (Dr. Guyer, Texas Back Institute, Lumbar Hybrid Operation) sounds like a very well reasoned decision. I hope you get through al thel organising with no hitches and that the surgery goes well. keep in touch.
re: Surgery Decision (Dr. Guyer, Texas Back Institute, Lumbar Hybrid Operation) Dr. Guyer is a great choice! He's such a great surgeon and his awards show that he's an all-around great guy too (note: his recent Compassionate Doctor Award).Originally Posted by jaybike
You are in great hands!
Please keep us posted when you get a date and, of course, when you have surgery.
BTW: I personally saw Dr. Guyer in 2003 while I was working up my spine issues and my Father saw him in 2009 for his spine.
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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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