04-01-2019, 03:29 AM
https://apnews.com/86ba45b0a4ad443fad1214622d13e6cb
I wanted to repost this news story as there are many injured workers who are implanted with these devices. I really did not know how invasive this procedure was until I looked up an instruction manual online for a particular device. I would recommend to any patient considering having one implanted to read one of the guides for doctors to implant this device, where the leads are placed and what bones in the spine are removed.
The first time I looked up one of these devices was for a friend who got foot drop shortly after being implanted. It was a foot that he never had problems with before. When he talked to his doctor about it he was told it was not related. Not related? Foot drop is listed as a possible side effect and looking up his particular device there were hundreds of complications reported.
I have seen this device help other patients. I think being fully aware of possible complications would be helpful to patients considering this.
I wanted to repost this news story as there are many injured workers who are implanted with these devices. I really did not know how invasive this procedure was until I looked up an instruction manual online for a particular device. I would recommend to any patient considering having one implanted to read one of the guides for doctors to implant this device, where the leads are placed and what bones in the spine are removed.
The first time I looked up one of these devices was for a friend who got foot drop shortly after being implanted. It was a foot that he never had problems with before. When he talked to his doctor about it he was told it was not related. Not related? Foot drop is listed as a possible side effect and looking up his particular device there were hundreds of complications reported.
I have seen this device help other patients. I think being fully aware of possible complications would be helpful to patients considering this.
I am not an attorney.Anything I write should not be considered legal advice.I am writing from my own personal experiences,which is not from any sort of legal background. You should consult with an attorney over legal issues. In California, if you cannot get an attorney you can consult with an I&A officer.