Comments on: Should I Get A Lawyer Regarding Re-curring Back Problems, That Require More Surgery?

By: Lady Rhinestone

Lady Rhinestone — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:47:15 +0000

Too many surgeries, too close together can be more harmful than good. The body and the area that was operated on needs sufficient time to heal before putting it through the same trauma again. Even though it’s a different area it’s still in the same vicinity as the other surgeries. That would be the first thing to avoid. So many surgeries too close together is not good. I’m not sure if you have a good lawsuit or not. I’ve heard of this kind of thing happening in many different incidences. Good luck!

By: jace

jace — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:28:00 +0000

Get a 2nd & third or even 4th opinion before you decide if you need a lawyer. try to get a doctor’s certificate after seeing the other doctors. Good Luck.
Hope you heal soon.

By: bc12012

bc12012 — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:37:50 +0000

dont do any more fusion …i went here to avoid it.http://www.getadr.com/
wait atleast 6 months before you consider going under the knife again.
with adr it is not uncommon to get results like this http://nymag.com/nymetro/health/bestdoct…

By: Kristi A

Kristi A — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:37:22 +0000

A while back when i got into a car accident my back was hurting really bad. They told me that alot of times after back surgery your back will hurt worse then before the surgery. But yeah if you found out the guy wasn’t even supposed to be doing that surgery then yeah id get an attorney asap.

By: Ridin The Storm Out

Ridin The Storm Out — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:31:57 +0000

You have been through enough, you are WAY too young to have to deal with this stuff. YES, I would DEFINETELY check into an Attorney. What will it hurt, right?

By: US_DR_JD

US_DR_JD — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:07:35 +0000

Before seeking the opinion of an attorney, you should seek an independent evaluation by a board certified spine surgeon. If they feel that there have been errors in your case then an attorney might be necessary. However, of all patients who have spine surgery approximately 20 percent get worse following the procedure, some requiring additional procedures. It may be that the original surgeon was trying to help you with the minimum amount of surgery possible. Recovery after a spinal fusion can be long and you will have possibly more pain in the process.
Make sure you get a copy of all records and radiologic studies and take them with you to the second opinion. If the second opinion agrees with the care you have been given, then returning to your first surgeon would be appropriate, unless you have lost faith in their judgment.
Be cautious before seeing an attorney, they will send you to their own physician who may not have the credentials to make a proper judgment.