Hi does any body know of any complications with sdr.my orthopedic surgeon has mentioned the possibility of cutting something important has there been any casses of...
Jaime H. replied:
Dr Rick Abbott. I had a multi level laminectomy
Jaime H. replied:
Dr Abbott was working for NYU Medical Center at the time of my SDR, he currently is on staff at Montefiore hospital in the Bronx
Paula H. replied:
It was a multi level laminectomy Marsha. This is more invasive so more bone removed and less nerves cut. The issue isn't the doctor I think more that the technique has moved on and is less invasive with the ability to cut more nerves. I would only consider a single level laminectomy. If you look in files section here Stacey then there is a survey our charity carried out of parents post surgery. Our charity is www.support4 sdrwales.org.uk
Jaime H. replied:
Marsha Powell be that as it may. is because of patients like me that doctors have refined the SDR technique
Nicole L. replied:
Stacey, I had SDR with Dr. Park two years ago at nearly 40 years old. It is normal to be concerned about complications that may occur. The surgeon's expertise and technique (as Paula explained) are directly correlated with a patient's result. Dr. Park is world-renowned for both his experience (he has performed 3,000+ surgeries with no major complications) and single-laminectomy technique (which he credited for perfecting), the gold standard for SDR. I am glad you've decided to send in the application. Please contact Dr. Park's office regarding Botox. I believe your child cannot have had injections for a specific amount of time *before* surgery. I hope Dr. Park says your child is a candidate. SDR changes lives. I wish I had it decades earlier, but I didn't know about it. This is why I am such a passionate SDR advocate now. You can read my story here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nicole-luongo/sdr-life-changing-surgery-for-cerebral-palsy_b_5615021.html?utm_hp_ref=impact&ir=Impact Good luck! Please keep us posted. Amanda Johnstone is from New Zealand. Her daughter had SDR with Dr. Park.
Amy C. replied:
Dr. Park has not had complications, although I can not say the same for other hospitals. This was from when we researched it:-)
Patrick F. replied:
Here is UCP review of SDR with citations at bottom: http://ucp.org/resources/from-the-medical-director-s-desk/outcomes-of-selective-dorsal-rhizotomy/
Any recommendations for a great orthopedist out there? Knee joint repair specialty. DC is best, but willing to go to suburbs for a good one.
The guy I go to isn't...
Danielle H. replied:
HEre's teh guy who did my last knee surgery. He's at Washington Hospital Center: http://www.medstarsportshealth.org/body.cfm...
Can someone recommend a great internist in the GW University system? I already have a great Orthopedic surgeon there. I'm about done with Perry Health Clinic's doctors &...
Stanice A. replied:
I used http://www.healthgrades.com/
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Good morning. Can anyone recommend an orthopedic hand specialist/surgeon in MD/DC?
James T. replied:
Dr. Scott Edwards at Georgetown University Hospital did an excellent job removing a ganglion cyst from my wrist. (Caveat: The billing department at GUH was a mess.)
Elizabeth S. replied:
Steve Gunther, MD at Washington Hospital Center, 110 Irving St. NW (202) 877-6664
Hi - any strong recommendations for an Orthopedist? This is actually personal, and shoulder related and likely a nerve involved. I am in Bowie but will take all recs! ...
Christina K. replied:
http://www.orthovirginia.com/Physicians/Result?Region=2&Location=0&Specialty=10 I dealt with three of the docs at what is now orthovirginia back when they were commonwealth orthopedic. Unfortunately, I can't speak for any of the shoulder docs specifically as I was there for spine and hip. However, I know a couple of the pro sports teams for DC use them. They have a lot of locations and most of the docs base out of at least two. If anything, they may be able to refer you to someone out in MD that they know of.
Kristi A. replied:
Bruce Bruce Hunt from what I can tell at this point repetitive use (way too right side dominant, picking up my son, massage, life etc). Chiro I went to was not a good one but he thought it was all my neck, loosing C curve. However, it's minor in grand scheme of posture issues I've seen. PT helped a lot - no more waking up in middle of night due to pain (there was no position that was comfortable). Now what I'm dealing with is tingling nerve stuff in my right fingers. I could go back but I'd like to understand what is really going on...
I'm looking for recommendations for a good sports medicine/orthopedist. I've been having muscle issues in my lower back/rear region and it is impeding me from running.
Michael C. replied:
Here is who I recommend: http://www.montgomeryorthopaedics.com/pereles.html
In other George news, we have a baseball player with a broken finger which equals NO baseball for I don't know HOW long. SO SAD!!! We have to follow up with an...
Lisa D. replied:
Dr. Miller is awesome! So sorry .
Susan D. replied:
I went to Dr. Miller. He's great.
Jennifer G. replied:
John Schillmaier, right now I'm hearing 6-8 weeks healing time unless Dr. Miller can craft a magic cast or something that will allow him to play. We shall see... DL for sure.
Colleen S. replied:
I think Dr Miller was my orthopedist for my broken foot last June- loved him! I hope J heals quickly. Tough to be in a cast in Spring!
Hi Folks, does anyone know or have a good recommendation for MT in NYC? Preferably someone who works with orthopedic massage or myofascial release. Please, let me...
Kelly B. replied:
Cynthia Gabrielle King.
Kelly B. replied:
Cynthia Gabrielle King owns 5 elementspa in NYC (it also has an FB page).
Lauren C. replied:
Loyce Dulin in ABQ. I'll send you her contact info.
Need an orthopedist for Benjamin - nothing serious. It's his knees. Any recommendations?
Francis K. replied:
dr John Klimkiewicz with Georgetown is a long time family friend (drop my name for sure) and talented orthopedist. he has been cariing for college athletes (among others) so I imagine he would have a good perspective on treating a younger patient like Benjamin.
Sieglinde P. replied:
We really liked Dr. Dexter Love in Silver Spring. Young, personable. Great with Cath