Deciding on L5/S1 ADR with Rischke
It feels I am on the final 100m on this journey, that moment where you make the call and pull the trigger,
I discussed my case with Dr. B, Rischke and Desai. No answer from Schmitz.
Going with Rischke most likely. My case is not straightforward - require posterior removal of implants and decompression then anterior ADR. L5S1 has a lot of osteophytes beginning to autofuse. I like his choice of disc, personable approach and vast experience. Probably only Dr. B has more experience but the choice of disc and lack of approachability makes me hesitate - I feel Tim V. is doing dr. B and his patients a disfavour.
Anyone having an experience about about Dr. Rischke?
So far I have only heard good things and is a very involved and personable doctor. If anyone has a personal experience with Dr. Rischke please share.
Thank you
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[SIZE="1"]Canadian - ADR not available in Canada
L4/S1 DDD since 1994 - right side sciatica
L4/L5 herniation and discectomy in 2006 - success
2017 bilateral and sacral pain and numbness, cannot sit
Dec 2017 L4/S1 (2 levels) Interspinous implant (IntraSpine Cousin Biotech) - no result
permanent pain and numbness
Narrow spinal canal, scarring, L5/S1 started autofusing
Implant must be removed, decompression needed
Decision time - discussed with Dr B, Rischke, Desai
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