by Spine Associates | Oct 23, 2024 | Patient Ambassadors
Adult Scoliosis Correction & Revision Spine Surgery – Paramedic for Victoria Fire Department (Retired) “Addressing the issue of spine surgery can be lonely and frightening. It is gratifying to be able to share positive experiences with new patients.” Just a...
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...
