I had revision surgery with Dr Frank Rand in 1997 at the New England Baptist Hospital. This was an 11 1/2 hour anterior/posterior procedure to repair my flatback, stenosis, and disc degeneration. The surgery involved removal of my harrington rod, replacement of my L4/5 disc with two cages, extension of the fusion to L5 and placement of rods and a pedicle screw.
I was fortunate with my post surgical rehab and went back to work/activities much sooner than I expected. However I did experience some sexual dysfunction which was theorized to be due to morphine. I am now 6 years post op and despite being 52 years old, and fused from T4-L5, I am actively working out with weights, biking, kayaking, and golfing.
Dr Rand is a conservative doctor who listens to his patients' needs, and is also a great surgeon when necessary. In addition, NEBH is a specialty orthopedic hospital with good spine care, and while the rehab was not perfect, I would not hesitate going back for surgery there if necessary.
I was fortunate with my post surgical rehab and went back to work/activities much sooner than I expected. However I did experience some sexual dysfunction which was theorized to be due to morphine. I am now 6 years post op and despite being 52 years old, and fused from T4-L5, I am actively working out with weights, biking, kayaking, and golfing.
Dr Rand is a conservative doctor who listens to his patients' needs, and is also a great surgeon when necessary. In addition, NEBH is a specialty orthopedic hospital with good spine care, and while the rehab was not perfect, I would not hesitate going back for surgery there if necessary.
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