Got the pre-op package in the mail and just finished reading it. I need to take my son for some blood work as well as a nose swab for MRSA after Feb. 21st. Also received a list of nearby hotels with prices and info so that's good.
I am confused about something. In the surgery details part of the letter (handwritten by admissions) that my son will have: a posterior release, halo application, traction and then posterior spinal fusion with instruments.
I could have sworn when we were at Shriners they said he was going to have an 'anterior release' first not a posterior release. Does this sound right or do you think she wrote it wrong. Is it possible that he could have a posterior release first and then a second posterior surgery? Has anyone heard of this? I know it was a lot to take in that day, especially the whole halo thing but I was sure Dr. K pointed to his front/side when he was describing the first surgery but honestly I can't be sure now. Too much information to take in all at once and I was stuck on the halo ordeal at that time.
I am confused about something. In the surgery details part of the letter (handwritten by admissions) that my son will have: a posterior release, halo application, traction and then posterior spinal fusion with instruments.
I could have sworn when we were at Shriners they said he was going to have an 'anterior release' first not a posterior release. Does this sound right or do you think she wrote it wrong. Is it possible that he could have a posterior release first and then a second posterior surgery? Has anyone heard of this? I know it was a lot to take in that day, especially the whole halo thing but I was sure Dr. K pointed to his front/side when he was describing the first surgery but honestly I can't be sure now. Too much information to take in all at once and I was stuck on the halo ordeal at that time.
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