12-10-2016, 02:46 AM
Hi Everyone. It's been awhile since I've been on here. I need your opinion what to do next... I was sent to a new orthopedic surgeon by my pain mgmt doctor. The initial appt was typical history, X-rays and then follow up appointment. Appt #2 lasted 2 minutes 53 seconds. Appt #3 MRI review lasted 7minutes 36 seconds... this last appointment he told me there's nothing I can do for you... you can go back to work! I almost fell off the exam table. My son who accompanied me said "Are you kidding me? You have the nerve to tell my mom she can back to work after all these years?" Then the doctor walked out of the room!
My pain mgmt doctor says I'm P&S, I do need surgery to fix the levels above and below my cervical fusion C2-C3 and C7-T1. I have instrumentation on C4-C6! Apparently having a Z-Track plate should be replaced after 10 yrs! But he said "don't do the surgery unless you really need it and can't bear it!
I spoke with an ER doctor friend who said, You need to seek legal advice based on the Orthopedist comments.. you were robbed of gainful employment....
So here's my question...
What would you do?!
What should I do? I'm so confused!
Thanks!
My pain mgmt doctor says I'm P&S, I do need surgery to fix the levels above and below my cervical fusion C2-C3 and C7-T1. I have instrumentation on C4-C6! Apparently having a Z-Track plate should be replaced after 10 yrs! But he said "don't do the surgery unless you really need it and can't bear it!
I spoke with an ER doctor friend who said, You need to seek legal advice based on the Orthopedist comments.. you were robbed of gainful employment....
So here's my question...
What would you do?!
What should I do? I'm so confused!
Thanks!
Babebahn..."Tongues don't have erasers"
Injured 1999 3 level anterior cervical fusion 2001
Settled Work Comp Case 2006 w/ Lifetime Medical Currently, C7-T1 is being watched will possibly need surgery front/back fusion from C3-T2, lower back needs another facet injection.
Injured 1999 3 level anterior cervical fusion 2001
Settled Work Comp Case 2006 w/ Lifetime Medical Currently, C7-T1 is being watched will possibly need surgery front/back fusion from C3-T2, lower back needs another facet injection.