Hello everyone, and thank-you so much for sharing all of your wisdom and experiences. I have been reading all of your posts for months, and decided it was time to jump in. I am 51 yrs. old, with a T56/L73 curve. I have never had sugery. Over the past year my pain level has increased significantly, and my activity tolerance has decreased. I have had one appt. with Dr. Neuwirth in Nyc, who suggests a T5-pelvis fusion. I have an appt. with Dr. Lonner in June. My questions to all of you are:1) what determins if the surgery needs to be both ant/post, and do all A/P surgeries require lung deflation and detaching the diaphragm? 2) how did all of you deal with surgeons who don't accept insurance but state they will "work with your out of network" benefits? 3) for those of you who have seen him, is Dr. Boachie worth the added out of pocket expenses, or are other NYC specialists just as good? Thank-You in advance, and sorry for all of the questions. I have thousands more, but will only ask a few at a time!
Lori in PA
T56/L73 curves, needing surgery, scared silly!
Lori in PA
T56/L73 curves, needing surgery, scared silly!
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