Need revision surgery, trying to find a doctor!

[colleenf]

I am 60 years old, have a T6-L5 fusion and have developed a 90 degree kyphosis. I have been advised by Erich Buchl (an associate of Dr. Shelokov's) that revision surgery (with a T2 to pelvis fusion) is advisable. I had an appointment with Dr. Shelokov but as he has recently passed away, need to find another doctor.

I am considering Dr. Richard Hostin, Dr. Larry Lenke, and Dr. Michael LaGrone. Does anyone have any experience with any of these surgeons regarding revision surgery?

Also, I am interested in the experiences of older patients who have had revision surgery.

Thank you very much for any help you can give me.

Colleen

[jennd479]

Hostin

I was actually scheduled to have surgery with shelokov in october and just finished seeing dr hostin. I just left his office and really am extremely confident and comfortable with him. He spent an hour with me today. Please feel free to email and I would love to go into more details. I am typing on my phone while my husband drives and I'm not very good at it. BeSt wishes!
hope to hear from you soon!
Jennifer
Jennifer.kemmerer@gmail.com

[LindaRacine]

Hi Colleen...

If you search the forums, you'll find quite a few mentions of both Drs. Lenke and LaGrone. Dr. LaGrone is specifically known for his revision work.

Regards,
Linda

[katej]

Me too

I am 60 years old, have a T6-L5 fusion and have developed a 90 degree kyphosis. I have been advised by Erich Buchl (an associate of Dr. Shelokov's) that revision surgery (with a T2 to pelvis fusion) is advisable. I had an appointment with Dr. Shelokov but as he has recently passed away, need to find another doctor.

I am considering Dr. Richard Hostin, Dr. Larry Lenke, and Dr. Michael LaGrone. Does anyone have any experience with any of these surgeons regarding revision surgery?

Also, I am interested in the experiences of older patients who have had revision surgery.

Thank you very much for any help you can give me.

Colleen

Hi I am 65 yrs old. Had the harrington rod surgery 3 times because of hardware failure and fusion did not take. Now I have perepheral neuropathy (I think from the surgery) and now ms. My curve is now at 58 degrees and am considering a revision from Dr. Gaines in Columbia, Mo. He is supposed to be good, look his bio up
Kate