Glendale, AZ

[Sandie_76]

Has anyone had a fusion done at Arrowhead Hospital in Glendale, AZ? I can't seem to find any reviews.

[rohrer01]

Has anyone had a fusion done at Arrowhead Hospital in Glendale, AZ? I can't seem to find any reviews.

When I started this journey, I started at the Phoenix Children's Hospital. They have a scoliosis clinic there. Then they told me they have an adult clinic close by. If I went it was only once. It might be a start to call them and ask about the adult clinic to find a specialist in your area. Best wishes!

[Dingo]

get an experienced surgeon

Sandie 76

The hospital is not terribly important. The most important factor for success is how many times your surgeon has performed fusion. The more, the better.

[Karen Ocker]

Is hospital choice important?

The hospital is important. Without adequate nursing staff and a clean environment the best surgery can go wrong. Infections and pneumonia are more prevalent when the ratio of RNs to patient is inadequate. Pneumonia can result when there is not enough help to ambulate the patient. In the last decade cheaper, non-professional help, was used to substitute for RNs and we are seeing the increase in infections as well as other complications. Why? They just do not have the training.


I chose Hospital for Special Surgery as well as my surgeon because they had a significantly low infection rate. On the other hand a good surgeon would be unlikely to affiliate with a substandard hospital except when the choice was limited.

I speak as a member of the medical profession and I see what most people don't even notice.

[Dingo]

always pick an experienced surgeon

On the other hand a good surgeon would be unlikely to affiliate with a substandard hospital except when the choice was limited.

bingo.