@edwardcarr@brianbonedoc I am in the Army as well... I had started getting the pains in my left scapula and arm about a month ago.... After an MRI they sent me straight to a Neurosurgeon. I have my Surgery on Tuesday. I was stationed in Washington, so I know exactly how hard it is to get treatment when dealing with Madigan.
I had this done to me in late 2005, was 20 at the time now 26 and the doctor i had was great you can barely tell the scar even exist unless i tilt my head back....just like the comment above i was in Hadetha Iraq (Marine) when i got blown up flying down a 40ft cliff with my vehicle rolling on top of me. Was very lucky and thankful for the type of technology we have now days......
@AnnieOaklie63 The VA Surgeon told me she'd be using a prosthetic bone replacement that works even better than bone. Thank goodness. My trouble is at C6/C7. She told me she's done 3 at one time on one patient, so they must have longer multiple disc plates. How is your PT for the neck going?
@edwardcarr I hope you have that in your medical files from the Army. I'm getting this op done by the VA this coming Monday (18July11). That should have been taken care of while in the Army. If you have not, you need to contact the VA about disability compensation and medical care, and while you're at it, it's worth it to join Disabled American Vets. Find the Chapter closest to you and go talk to them. DAV is great for helping us out and getting us taken care of properly.
@7466309change The surgeon does make a difference and so does the treatment thereafter. Many factors to include in the healing process and surgical procedure itself..steady hands do make a difference. Next time, only the best will do..no more small town docs playing in the pyxis...
@heartRobertheart I believe there is, I don't believe a doctor would put several in as they need the space on the vertebral body for screws..but ask your surgeon. I'm looking at almost the same thing..C4 post (after) C5-C7 fusion...and this time, the bone IS NOT COMING OUT OF MY HIP!!!! That hurt.
@sjp5987 it's either from your iliac crest (hip) or a cadaver...did it feel like you broke your hip the next day when you stood up; if so, it's from your hip..if not, you're lucky..ya got it out of the bone bank as they call it. :D
@edwardcarr @brianbonedoc I am in the Army as well... I had started getting the pains in my left scapula and arm about a month ago.... After an MRI they sent me straight to a Neurosurgeon. I have my Surgery on Tuesday. I was stationed in Washington, so I know exactly how hard it is to get treatment when dealing with Madigan.
christopherrice11 2 weeks ago
I had this done to me in late 2005, was 20 at the time now 26 and the doctor i had was great you can barely tell the scar even exist unless i tilt my head back....just like the comment above i was in Hadetha Iraq (Marine) when i got blown up flying down a 40ft cliff with my vehicle rolling on top of me. Was very lucky and thankful for the type of technology we have now days......
15steele15 3 months ago
Why was fusion chosen over the option of artificial disc replacement here?
BigBadSeattleLad 5 months ago
@AnnieOaklie63 The VA Surgeon told me she'd be using a prosthetic bone replacement that works even better than bone. Thank goodness. My trouble is at C6/C7. She told me she's done 3 at one time on one patient, so they must have longer multiple disc plates. How is your PT for the neck going?
gemini1766 7 months ago
@edwardcarr I hope you have that in your medical files from the Army. I'm getting this op done by the VA this coming Monday (18July11). That should have been taken care of while in the Army. If you have not, you need to contact the VA about disability compensation and medical care, and while you're at it, it's worth it to join Disabled American Vets. Find the Chapter closest to you and go talk to them. DAV is great for helping us out and getting us taken care of properly.
gemini1766 7 months ago
@AnnieOaklie63 yes indeed.good luck.
7466309change 8 months ago
@7466309change The surgeon does make a difference and so does the treatment thereafter. Many factors to include in the healing process and surgical procedure itself..steady hands do make a difference. Next time, only the best will do..no more small town docs playing in the pyxis...
AnnieOaklie63 8 months ago
@AnnieOaklie63 sorry to hear it.Perhapes I,m luckey tho.
7466309change 8 months ago
@heartRobertheart I believe there is, I don't believe a doctor would put several in as they need the space on the vertebral body for screws..but ask your surgeon. I'm looking at almost the same thing..C4 post (after) C5-C7 fusion...and this time, the bone IS NOT COMING OUT OF MY HIP!!!! That hurt.
AnnieOaklie63 8 months ago
@sjp5987 it's either from your iliac crest (hip) or a cadaver...did it feel like you broke your hip the next day when you stood up; if so, it's from your hip..if not, you're lucky..ya got it out of the bone bank as they call it. :D
AnnieOaklie63 8 months ago