I had a laminectomy & discectomy 17 days apart, now I've got to have a bi-level fusion, all within 6 mos., I've had more pain since surgery, than b 4 surgery. Then I just recently found out that the pain mgmt doc that my surgeon sent me to, that performed several epidural injections, myelogram and a disco gram, isn't even board certified to do that work, all he is , is a rehab therapist. A recent MRI, showed a re-herniation at the same level operated on twice, and they say my back is in worse shape now, than b 4 surgery. Serious answers only please.
2007-09-05 17:56:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Before seeking the opinion of an attorney, you should seek an independent evaluation by a board certified spine surgeon. If they feel that there have been errors in your case then an attorney might be necessary. However, of all patients who have spine surgery approximately 20 percent get worse following the procedure, some requiring additional procedures. It may be that the original surgeon was trying to help you with the minimum amount of surgery possible. Recovery after a spinal fusion can be long and you will have possibly more pain in the process.
Make sure you get a copy of all records and radiologic studies and take them with you to the second opinion. If the second opinion agrees with the care you have been given, then returning to your first surgeon would be appropriate, unless you have lost faith in their judgment.
Be cautious before seeing an attorney, they will send you to their own physician who may not have the credentials to make a proper judgment.
2007-09-05 19:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too many surgeries, too close together can be more harmful than good. The body and the area that was operated on needs sufficient time to heal before putting it through the same trauma again. Even though it's a different area it's still in the same vicinity as the other surgeries. That would be the first thing to avoid. So many surgeries too close together is not good. I'm not sure if you have a good lawsuit or not. I've heard of this kind of thing happening in many different incidences. Good luck!
2007-09-09 16:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lady Rhinestone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A while back when i got into a car accident my back was hurting really bad. They told me that alot of times after back surgery your back will hurt worse then before the surgery. But yeah if you found out the guy wasn't even supposed to be doing that surgery then yeah id get an attorney asap.
2007-09-05 18:04:04 · answer #3 · answered by Kristi A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a 2nd & third or even 4th opinion before you decide if you need a lawyer. try to get a doctor's certificate after seeing the other doctors. Good Luck.
Hope you heal soon.
2007-09-05 18:05:03 · answer #4 · answered by jace 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have been through enough, you are WAY too young to have to deal with this stuff. YES, I would DEFINETELY check into an Attorney. What will it hurt, right?
2007-09-05 18:14:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont do any more fusion ...i went here to avoid it.
http://www.getadr.com/
wait atleast 6 months before you consider going under the knife again.
with adr it is not uncommon to get results like this
http://nymag.com/nymetro/health/bestdoctors/2005/11964/
2007-09-06 01:50:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋