On Wednesday 08 November 2000 14:52, I. S. Margolis wrote:
> Thanks Beth,
>
> You're a darling.
>
> I'm wondering how does one find the "right" neurosurgeon?  One I went to
> in Maine prescribed a far more drastic procedure
> than the one in Philly.  Of course, I haven't been shopping a list of
> "right ones" either.  Don't even have a list.
> Rheumatoid arthritis isn't CP, so I don't see where your friend would
> have the post-operative difficulties
> anticipated for me.  What kind of surgery did your friend have?
>
> As implied, I've an anterior cervical stenosis. The docs would have to
> cut through the front of my neck to get to the back.
> They say they have to cut through good muscle, avoid arteries,
> anticipate much bleeding and infection.  Then they need to
> remove anterior cervical bone, replace with hip bone, fuse it.  They
> don't think they can remove the neck bone without doing
> damage to the spinal cord.  They're also not sure they can adequately
> immobilize me so I don't rip everything apart before
> properly healed.
>
> I may need lessons in positive thinking techniques.  My mathematical
> mind mumbles "High risk."  My usual courage takes on
> yellow hue.
>
> I'd appreciate more specific encouragement and information.
>
> Hugs,
>
> Steve

Interested in this technique of getting to the spine from the front of the
neck, I believe the method was first perfected by "Jack the Ripper". Good
luck!!

Cheers

Deri