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  • Kinda New Here - Surgery this Summer - Dr. Neuwirth

    Hi everyone. I’m kind of new, its been several years since I posted and I haven’t really kept up on reading the forum. I am considering surgery this summer with Dr. Neuwirth and have some questions. Just a little background: Over the past 10 years my curves have progressed from 25 to 70 degrees, I have a listhesis, and stenosis. The pain has increased and my right leg gets very weak (numb?) at times. I have seen surgeons Boachi, Lonner, Errico and Neuwirth in NYC - all of whom concur approx. T2 to Sacrum fusion is necessary. My first choice is Dr. Neuwirth. However, I am a bit concerned because he seems much older. I was wondering if anyone has had surgery with him recently or has any info? I don’t think he would perform surgery if he didn’t believe he could, but should his age be a concern to me? Any advice is much appreciated. Thank you.

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    I wouldn’t think he would do a full fusion alone....so chances are that he would have another scoliosis surgeon with him.

    In my case years ago, it was the other way around, I thought my surgeon was young....I had 2 scoliosis surgeons and a vascular surgeon for my ALIF from the front.

    Ed
    49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
    Pre surgery curves T70,L70
    ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
    Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

    Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

    My x-rays
    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

    http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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    • #3
      Originally posted by titaniumed View Post
      I wouldn’t think he would do a full fusion alone....so chances are that he would have another scoliosis surgeon with him.


      Ed
      In Spring of 2015, I visited Dr. Neuwirth for the second time (the first seven years ago). Yes, he has an assistant operating with him - probably more than one depending on the patient's specific needs as in Ed's instance.
      Last edited by Back-out; 12-13-2016, 09:55 AM.
      Not all diagnosed (still having tests and consults) but so far:
      Ehler-Danlos (hyper-mobility) syndrome, 69 - somehow,
      main curve L Cobb 60, compensating T curve ~ 30
      Flat back, marked lumbar kyphosis (grade?) Spondilolisthesis - everyone gives this a different grade too. Cervical stenosis op'd 3-07, minimally invasive

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      • #4
        Thanks!

        Thanks so much for the replies! I figured he might have help, so that's good to know. I just found out that Dr. Lenke is now in NY, so I'm trying to get an appointment with him. I'm worried that I might be right on or below his 70 degree cutoff point though, but I'm going to try. Thanks for the info!

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        • #5
          Dr. Lonner

          Originally posted by ripley View Post
          Thanks so much for the replies! I figured he might have help, so that's good to know. I just found out that Dr. Lenke is now in NY, so I'm trying to get an appointment with him. I'm worried that I might be right on or below his 70 degree cutoff point though, but I'm going to try. Thanks for the info!
          I vote for Dr. Lonner, I also went to Neuwirth and Lonner seemed more at the top of his game. I'm over the top happy with my results! Merry 🎄 Christmas.
          Cathy
          2 sons, one Syracuse University graduate (working for the Mets now), one college sophomore, one great husband and two fabulous cats
          54 years old March 5
          AIS 45 degrees Thoracic at 14, Milwaukee brace for one year in 1977 then in 2012 I found Dr. Baron Lonner ❤️
          Surgery April 8 2015
          Presurgical curves T77 L66
          Post surgical T27 L22
          Fused T3-S1 pelvic fixation, osteotomies and all the other stuff but you know what? It's done...

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          • #6
            I have read good things about Dr. Lonner on the forum, however, I think the world of Dr. Lenke. He might take you since your curve has increased quite a bit over 10 years.
            Last edited by golfnut; 12-27-2016, 08:02 PM.
            Karen

            Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
            Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
            70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
            Rib Hump-GONE!
            Age-60 at the time of surgery
            Now 66
            Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
            Retired Kdgn. Teacher

            See photobucket link for:
            Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
            Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
            tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
            http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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            • #7
              Thank you!

              Thank you Karen, I made an appointment with Dr. Lenke for the end of February. I've seen his name come up here quite a bit and the amount of correction he seems to get is amazing. I wanted to see him before but Minnesota was too far and my curves weren't 70 then. I was excited to learn he is in NY now. (BTW, I watched your golf video and it is very encouraging! You look great - not stiff at all. I've been so worried, but seeing how well you move has helped me to calm down a bit! Thank you!)

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              • #8
                Ripley,
                I definitely have way more flexibility now than that video of my first golf outing. I should post a recent one sometime. I truly could not imagine swinging a golf club with long rods in my back, but it's so much better than I imagined. I know I improved with flexibility even past my second year anniversary. I was unbelievably cautious during my first year, but I think it paid off in the long run.
                Karen

                Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
                Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
                70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
                Rib Hump-GONE!
                Age-60 at the time of surgery
                Now 66
                Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
                Retired Kdgn. Teacher

                See photobucket link for:
                Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
                Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
                tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
                http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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