by Spine Associates | Oct 23, 2024 | Patient Ambassadors
Adult Scoliosis Correction – 7th grade teacher and marathon runner “I will never forget the feeling of being told I need surgery and the fear that comes along with it. Seeing others that have had successful surgeries really helped me and I would love to be able to...
by Spine Associates | Oct 23, 2024 | Patient Ambassadors
Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement – Firefighter for Victoria Fire Department “I am a Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Victoria. I started having severe back problems in 2011/12. I suffered from pain in my lower back L5/S1 area that shot down my leg causing pain...
by Spine Associates | Oct 23, 2024 | Patient Ambassadors
Lumbar Fusion – Proud Grandmother and Gardener “Before surgery, I was unable to stand long enough to watch my grandbabies play football and baseball. My life has improved significantly since my surgery. I wish I would have done it years ago.” I was missing out on...
by Spine Associates | Oct 23, 2024 | Patient Ambassadors
Lumbar Fusion and Cervical Fusion (ACDF) “Dr. Francis gave me my life back… where I had lost feeling in both legs and feet for the best part of 18 years, and then both giving in.” He repaired my lower spine where I now have full feeling and actually feel every little...
by Spine Associates | Oct 23, 2024 | Patient Ambassadors
Cervical Fusion Surgery (ACDF) “I was in excruciating pain. This was a pain that I could never describe.” He immediately advised me to have surgery (ACDF). I was skeptical, but found myself on his operating table two weeks later. It was the best decision I could have...
