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    Anyone familiar with Dr. Douglas Burton at Kansas U Med Center?

    Hi, this is my first post. I'm a long time reader of the Forum, but have never jumped in. We recently moved to the Kansas City, MO area from mid-MO. I have been given Dr. Douglas Burton's name as a scoliosis specialist who can do revision surgery. It would be reassuring if anyone on the Forum has some experience with him or knowledge by reputation. I have been having increasing pain and spasms since having my Harrington rods removed in 2001 at my orthopedists suggestion due to headaches. I am 69 and we moved to be closer to our 3 grandkiddos!
    ROYANNE. Harrington Rod fusion 1974 age 34, Thoracic Lumbar curves reduced from 64/25 to 26/12, with thoracoplasty, at Rush, Chicago, Dr. DeWald. Rods removed 2001 in Columbia, MO. Curves now 44/44/20 (triple).
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    Originally posted by Royanne View Post
    Hi, this is my first post. I'm a long time reader of the Forum, but have never jumped in. We recently moved to the Kansas City, MO area from mid-MO. I have been given Dr. Douglas Burton's name as a scoliosis specialist who can do revision surgery. It would be reassuring if anyone on the Forum has some experience with him or knowledge by reputation. I have been having increasing pain and spasms since having my Harrington rods removed in 2001 at my orthopedists suggestion due to headaches. I am 69 and we moved to be closer to our 3 grandkiddos!
    Hi...

    I've always thought Dr. Burton was really intelligent. He's done some great research. I don't, however, know how much revision work he's done. I always thought of him as a pediatric specialist, but I could be wrong. If you need to spread out a little to find someone else, I would definitely suggest that you look at Larry Lenke or Keith Bridwell in St. Louis.

    Regards,
    Linda
    Never argue with an idiot. They always drag you down to their level, and then they beat you with experience. --Twain
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    Surgery 2/10/93 A/P fusion T4-L3
    Surgery 1/20/11 A/P fusion L2-sacrum w/pelvic fixation

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      Thanks, Linda

      Thanks for your input. As a matter of fact I do have an appointment in March to go to Chicago. I will see Dr Chris DeWald for the first time. It was his father who did my Harrington Rod surgery back in 1974. I was hoping I would not have to travel, but it might be best to get Dr DeWald's opinion of my options.
      ROYANNE. Harrington Rod fusion 1974 age 34, Thoracic Lumbar curves reduced from 64/25 to 26/12, with thoracoplasty, at Rush, Chicago, Dr. DeWald. Rods removed 2001 in Columbia, MO. Curves now 44/44/20 (triple).

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        PS Linda

        Best Wishes, I will be thinking about you tomorrow and looking forward to updates. I hadn't read your post yet when I replied earlier.
        ROYANNE. Harrington Rod fusion 1974 age 34, Thoracic Lumbar curves reduced from 64/25 to 26/12, with thoracoplasty, at Rush, Chicago, Dr. DeWald. Rods removed 2001 in Columbia, MO. Curves now 44/44/20 (triple).

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