Surgeon in St Pete Tampa area? Dr Finn?

Polyphemus

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Surgeon in St Pete Tampa area? Dr Finn?

01-20-2008, 07:59 AM

I am new to the forum, and looking for information about Dr Charles Finn, a surgeon & spine specialist in St Petersburg FL. My scoli has in the last year gotten much worse, and I'm considering surgery in May. Does anyone have experience with him? So far I've been pleased with his observant and open approach. He is the 2nd specialist I've seen in the past year, other one reccomended surgery too. Curvature is 70-80 degrees and progressing. Thanks!

Mild scoliosis diagnosed at 12, wore brace for a year then ignored till after menopause when it started to progress. Lost 5 inches in height. Pre-surgery double curve measured @60/80 degrees. Surgery May 14 & 15, 2008 in Philly, Rothman Inst; Instrumentation & spine fused T1 to L4 with screws into hips. Wore brace for 3 months. Good recovery; totally off pain meds after one year. Now 3 inches taller with no hump, but I lean to side in thoracic & wear 3/4 in. lift on right shoe. No regrets!
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