Cervical Stenosis, Spinal Cord Compression and Myelopathy. DO I REALLY NEED SURGERY?

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This video looks into the signs, symptoms and some non surgical treatments for cervical spinal cord compression. The symptoms of cervical spinal cord compression are called Myelopathy and in this video you will learn how to self diagnose the severity of your cord compression to better understand what form of treatment may be suitable for you.
Timestamps:
0:00 Start
3:07 #1 Symptoms of Myelopathy
4:45 #2 Physical exam tests
5:12 #3 Measuring Myelopathy
6:22 #4 Example patient mJOA Scoring
7:00 #5 mJOA Scale
8:03 #6 Risks of living with compression vs risks of surgery
9:31 #7 Consensus statement for when to perform surgery for cord compression
10:08 #8 Ashley Caldwell
11:05 #9 Activities to avoid when you have cord compression
15:22 #10 - Treatments for mild myelopathy
16:00 #11 - Treatments of moderate to severe myelopathy
16:40 #12 - Surgical Outcomes
#thespineguy #spinalcordcompression #cervicalstenosis #myelopathy #hoffmanssign #hyperreflexia #mJOA #radiculopathy
Dr. Brian W. Su, MD
Spine Surgeon
Chief Development and Strategy Officer | California Orthopedics and Spine
Medical Director of Spine Surgery | Marin General Hospital
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@juliapeterson4736 Год назад

I was diagnosed with myofascial fibromyalgia 20 years ago. As it turns out, it most likely was a cervical cord compression the whole time! In 2013 it advanced to the point where I lost all feeling from my shoulders to my feet. It took the VA several months to do an MRI & EMG in which they said I needed emergency ACDF. My spinal cord was actually smashed so flat that the surgeons didn't know how I was even able to walk, they'd never seen a cord that flat without paralysis! If one doctor had went over the myelopathy score 20 yrs ago, they would have realized it wasn't fibromyalgia. Just a tip for others w/ fibro- make sure they check your neck.

@ericlawson9031 Год назад

Hello Julia

@vegangrepresent4140 Год назад

Thank u for sharing I was initially diagnosed with fibromyalgia . For 7 years drs did nothing now experiencing debilitating symptoms .finally will have MRI Friday

@vegangrepresent4140 Год назад

How are you doing now?,

@juliapeterson4736 Год назад

@Vegang Represent Thanks for asking. Most of the muscle fatigue is gone, still have neuropathy that varies with activity(usually directly related to neck movements), and I'm slowly gaining a little more sensations back. Let me know how things turn out for you.

@frankdrebin5587 10 месяцев назад

Surgery?

@mommabear6473 7 месяцев назад

I had a successful C5-6 fusion but had trauma during the healing process that caused me to have another neck surgery from C-4-C7. The Dr put hardware in me that was too big..I could actually feel a screw poking me but instead of fixing it then, he sent me to pain management which got me onto all sorts of drugs. 4yrs later, He then had to place a rod in the back of my neck in order to support another surgery to remove the too big hardware in the front. So 20yrs after my 1st initial fusion, my neck is in worse off shape then in the beginning. Instead of 2 surgeries, I had to have 4! I can't stretch my neck muscles & have muscle spasms throughout my shoulders, blades & even pain in the front of chest, cervical radicalopathy down left arm. Had to have 2 left shoulder operations & elbow as well due to the pain. In 2015, I quit my 20yr avaiation job & went thru the worse withdrawals from pain management meds but you know what? The radiating pain stopped the 1st week 😊 be careful taking meds!! I now manage my pain with heat, ice, tens unit & cbd & marijuana..replaced 4 medications with just that 😊

@mosbai6670 Год назад

I love your "first and most do no harm" approach. We need more docs thinking like you. Thanks for your work. Dr. Mo

@westfield90 Год назад

A family fiend was the healthiest person I’ve know. Always active, disciplined diet and maintained a healthy weight. He was an avid golfer and developed some nagging back pain. He had back surgery and almost immediately began having issues with gait and digestion. He began losing weight and saw several specialists. None could figure out what was causing this. He began to decline to when it was very apparent he had nerve damage and was diagnosed with ALS. Over two years he lost most functionality and he died yesterday. He was a good man. I can’t help but think his ALS was triggered or accelerated by the spinal surgery. It was like a light switch. Prior to surgery he was perfectly fine. After surgery he declined.

@Tinyteacher1111 Год назад

He also could have had Lyme. It’s closely related to ALS.

@susanl10 Год назад

That's heartbreaking. My best friend had ACDF surgery a week ago and she is in a great deal of pain. I'm worried for her. They say this surgery is common but I'm sure there are complications too.

@westfield90 Год назад

@@susanl10 Best wishes for her full recovery

@PH-x Год назад

Condolences man i hope your doing well🙏😔❤️

@westfield90 Год назад

@@PH-x thank you for your kind words

@lauriecalkins781 7 месяцев назад

Great video! Thanks!❤

@chetmarcotti4953 10 месяцев назад

Dr. Su, you have to be the most informative doctor I have watched on some hundred videos. You have helped me to find the words to use when I speak to my Orthopaedic doctor/ Surgeon. Thank you for these videos that are so detailed. I am 81 and have had three lumbar injections, that have helped me immensely. I’m still going with the program. But now I feel so much more and better informed.Thank you again. Chet Marcotti, NH

@janislil Год назад

Thank you, you've made that information very understandable.

@fattylovehandles8819 Год назад

thank you for sharing this video DOC !!!! appreciate the time and the gold data

@carolsipala1639 9 месяцев назад

Excellent content ! Thank you Dr Su

@recover2210 Год назад

Thank you ! People need a step by step understanding.

@angelavanhoek2748 Год назад

Thank you for explaining this to me .

@autumn7721 Год назад

thank you so much Dr. Su. you’re amazing Doctor explain easy to understand.

@DJR40 Год назад

Excellent channel with a lot of information,to the spine .

@garyphipps3994 Год назад

Excellent info, thank you

@SmedleyButler1 Год назад

Extremely helpful doc, thank you!!

@LSU01 Год назад

Thank You sir ! Very excellent explanation !

@13satnamwaheguru Год назад

So very appreciative of this video. Our family is going thru really rough time. Booked an appointment with you but it’s not until December. I really need your help asap to make the decision.

@thomasinahsu5604 Год назад

Excellent info. Thank you!! 🙂🙂🙏🙏

@MrSarnez Год назад

Thank you for the video. Very informative and easy to understand. Excellent!!!!

@vegangrepresent4140 Год назад

Very informative thank you

@user-lw9qx6xv4f 2 месяца назад

Thank you for your great explanation.

@THomasJPeel 11 месяцев назад

Excellent educational video!

@weikai77 Год назад

Thank you for this super informative video! Life changing / saving!

@ngatunganeaererua717 7 месяцев назад

Excellent explanation.

@gersoncjunior 2 месяца назад

Thank you Doc for sharing your knowledge!

@JustMe00257 Год назад

Thank you doctor. A fantastic material for lay people with questions on the subject. Clear and reassuring. 🙏🏼

@japspelinio9533 Год назад

Truly appreciate this video. Hope we can have more doctors thinking the way you do. More power

@amycaine3860 3 месяца назад

This is new to me waiting for my neurosurgeon appointment, this video is so wonderful .Thank you I now understand when surgery is necessary !!!

@vedisontimborodrigues6153 Год назад

Thank you for the great explanation! God bless you!

@nooneyouknow4234 Год назад

Your videos are great. I've learned more from you than from my doctor. Thank-you so much!

@sharronharlton6749 Год назад

Every video you produce is so informative and easy to understand. I'm always so excited to watch your videos. Thank you for all you do. So awesome.

@vee-bo 10 месяцев назад

Great, simplest, rational, calming explanation. I am very gratefull.

@zubovaka Год назад

This video was so well structured and clear. It just put all pieces of the puzzle together. Thank you for explaining it.

@laurie6332 Год назад

Thank you so much for putting the facts into plain English. So simple to understand, but when you only get 15 minutes in a doctors office it can be very confusing. You answered so many questions in 18 minutes. It is so hard to make a good decision, and be an advocate for yourself when you don't really understand what is happening to your spine. It is scary to begin with, not understanding adds a whole other level of uncertainty. Appreciate your information and for taking the time to reach people that need clarity.

@waleskamahonez9528 Год назад

Iam in the same situation.pain for 20 years and they no find nothing 7 diferent second opinion and nothing.i cant seat for long period of time and stand either i cant work I dont have quality of life

@abdullahsh2172 6 месяцев назад

the best "consultation" i ever had...thanks doc

@eekman9823 Год назад

The best presentation and explanation that I have heard from many videos. Articulate, and Intelligent person presenting in a way that the lay can understand. Great job!

@pamtilly4753 Год назад

Thank you for a very clear explanation of cervical myelopathy. I was just referred to a spine surgeon. Lots of myelopathy symptoms.

@robertstanley3253 Год назад

best explanation I've heard in 15 years, thank you Doctor Su.

@andypapas4670 Год назад

This is good stuff. I just barely have numbness and shooting pain now and then and have lost a lot 17 pounds doing my exercises and my doctor told me today she still recommends surgery from an MRI taken 2 months ago.

@johnregan5752 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Brian🙂

@RyCam02 Год назад

Fantastic video !!!

@neatspy Год назад

Fantastic video. Thank you

@billywarehouse1717 6 месяцев назад

Thank you / You answer all of my questions without even asking...

@rbecerramiami 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for this!

@eurolinkcars 10 месяцев назад

Awesome video, excellent presentation; you just helped me out if I need a surgery and when will I need it. Thank you very much Dr Brian Su.

@cas4ajs Год назад

You are very good at what you do. Youd make a great professor at a university teaching upcoming doctors. You have the ability to explain difficult concepts with ease.

@user-xt2cc7ok4j 6 месяцев назад

Very useful for me . I have cervical stenosis. I learned a lot . Thank you Dr. Your lecture was on time to listen.

@bonnieketterman6542 Год назад

I'm learning about my problems this video Is very informative I'm learning alot from u I have severe back problems I've had it for quite awhile

@marinamel-rinaldic7621 Месяц назад

Outstanding video!

@Ahmed-Bahar 8 месяцев назад

I watched many videos about this subject ... but nothing like this, clear, organized and helpful Thaaaanks

@aigelcolon9633 11 месяцев назад

Thanks Dr. Su. Your video is very easy to follow yet very comprehensive. It has really helped my wife with her decision whether to have her ACDF surgery. You are definitely an asset to the medical profession!

@t3g860 5 месяцев назад

Fantastic info, I am going through Mild at this point. Thanks for the through explaination.

@betteruntouched Год назад

Very interesting watch. Love that you pointed out that the MRI is not what is being treated, the symptoms are. I had ACDR about a year ago and while my MRI did not appear nearly as severe as the one you showed with no symptoms, my symptoms were growing increasingly worse, to the point of dropping things and having to no reaction to grab them. The radiculopathy, hyperreflexia, positive Hoffman’s sign all improved immediately after surgery. Truly amazed and appreciative for doctors like yourself.

@vickiw.7185 10 месяцев назад

Big thank you to Dr. Su for his advice! I was very anxious about the diagnosis from the specialist I saw at Kaiser so am greatly relieved after talking to Dr. Su. He's the best!

@gemlenz 2 месяца назад

I watched this video twice and it's very informative and useful to help decie if surgery should be considered. Talking to my surgeon today and hopefully I'll be better prepared.

@warrentotheg 4 месяца назад

Thank you, sir. Very informative, helpful and inspiring. God Bless.

@elizabethofreeman2346 Год назад

Thank you so much! Now I understand what my doctors did not say to me. Thank you again. Love and Blessings from the Philippines🇵🇭♥️

@SirotaChiropracticOffices Год назад

Dr. Su thank you. I am a chiropractor who has very mild MJOa score. My left arm is weak. Progressed about a year and a half after a auto accident. I'm strengthening it and using PEMF therapy to help which is extraordinarily beneficial I fine however, I was told I need a laminoplasty to prevent it from getting worse. I also have some balance issues lately, but nothing involving dexterity yet thank goodness as I said, I am a chiropractor. So I will be going forward with the laminoplasty your videos. Terrific. Keep up the good work and thanks.

@jenniferlee9029 5 месяцев назад

Dr Su I wanted to say thank you for replying to all my questions over the last few week. I know I've been asking you questions left and right. I really do appreciate you and your kindness and time. Happy Holidays to you 🥰

@richardkehoe2294 Год назад

Dr. Su - from the perspective of a retired cardiologist, GREAT presentation - very helpful in understanding why I need an ACDF. Your whole series on cervical myelopathy and radiculopathy has been excellent. Please keep up with the highly informative videos.

@kingpromise6390 Год назад

Giving thanks to Doctor Ani John is something I will always take personal because he brought me back to my full health he is a good man and trustworthy so kind to every patient, contact Dr.Ani John on RU-vid channel now for help for Any kind of health issues.

@marinamel-rinaldic7621 Месяц назад

Amazing doctor. Thank you. God bless you

@AmandaMearesMorris 19 дней назад

Your videos are so helpful and easy to follow for a layman. Thank you!

@sparkys2711 8 месяцев назад

Your explanation is the best I have ever heard. Been suffering with this topic for years. Thank you, thank you so much 🙏

@michellew.7669 Год назад

God bless you. Truly. It's a beautiful thing that you're doing by breaking this down and giving so freely of your expertise. I'm blessed enough to have a surgeon who took time to explain surgery versus non surgery, and who answered every question I had. However, some are not so fortunate - and in my case it's comforting to hear it explained so well again before I have surgery. Thank you, Dr. Su!

@Madridme3 5 дней назад

Excellent video. Reasoned, sensible, and not alarmist. Every moment of it was informative.

@devdemi Год назад

Great video, thank you a lot. I have spinal cord stenosis It started from neck pain and a little numbness in two fingers but over 1 year I have neck pain less often and I don't have numbness but often have tingling in my fingers. I do PT and started with yoga several months ago. I am 33 years old, I used to do freeride skiing and bjj.

@user-ih9so2vh1t 3 месяца назад

I can't tell you enough how grateful I am for these videos. I found out I have congenital spinal stenosis and these videos have helped to clarify so much, give me the information I need to advocate for myself, and more importantly give me hope that I can live a normal, active life. Thank you!

@rosannaabary335 Год назад

You're the BEST dr.su! I could listen to you all day.learning from someone like you is precious.thank you dr. Su.😊

@thomasinahsu5604 Год назад

I concur 🙂👍

@starrymooney Год назад

i'm a super healthy male, workout/bike racer, etc. I was pretty devastated to get a REALLY bad MRI - severe stenosis, spinal cord compression. They can't believe I'm mobile and walking, to be honest, based on the image (i mainly have some nerve pinch discomfort, but otherwise the myelopathy hasn't truly kicked in). I feel terrible having to severely cut back on my passion (cycling), but i do take comfort a bit, in this video, and your stats, Dr, about the danger of possible paralysis due to "minor trauma". I still don't really know my path forward here, but the spine surgeon i wento also did essentially take the "let your symptoms guide me" in terms of surgery approach. So similar to your thinking. He basically said "wait," but that he does believe surgery is all but a given, eventually. It's all such a huge bummer. I've kept myself in great shape all these years, but like with anything in life, there are no guarantees. We'll see what happens.

@anantWare-lw9zq 8 месяцев назад

Informative sir am watching from India

@BearMeat4Dinner Год назад

Dr. Su... I am gonna be calling the office for a 2nd consult... Great videos!!!

@doreenglenn5251 Год назад

Thanks for this information-i

@stevehunter3700 Год назад

Dr Su performed surgery on my cervical spine 5 years ago and I am so much better. Dr Su and his staff are very professional. Thank you, Steve Hunter

@themysticmuse Год назад

Thank you. You explain things so well. Misdiagnosed for like a decade? The past 2-3 years.Yikes. Full blown symptomatic. Now here we are...🥳 Myasthenia gravis, as well?? Are the two tied together? Cuz me numbers came back high on that too, a month back. Was just sent for cervical mri this week. I think i fall into late stages. I have soooo much going on back there. Spine surgeons words. Makes me wonder if all these surgeries will be worth it. I/ll need many, they tell me. Yikes, man.... I wanna treat this holistically, so badly. Wish i could see you. Seems youre a great doctor.

@jaysmith6238 Год назад

I had all 4 symptoms No neck pain. C3 - C7 ACDF in May. Doing well!

@matttrella262 Год назад

I really wish you we’re located in Dirty Jersey! I had a back fusion L-4 to S-1 and have had nothing but pain. Your videos are great!

@brett1567able Месяц назад

very helpful sir!

@billreinhart5495 4 месяца назад

Amazing thank you.

@thomasinahsu5604 Год назад

Congratulations Ashley on your Gold Metal!!! (If you see this) Thank goodness you didn't get sent down the surgery rabbit hole!! 🙌👊👍👍🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

@963ag Год назад

Hello! This is the most comprehensive and thorough video I have seen on this topic. I was diagnosed about 2 years ago... I am 59 years old, I also have ddd, arthritis and bone spurs. I have gotten 3 different opinions, 2, from orthopedic spine surgeons, 1, from a neurologist. I am very active and walk 5 miles daily, I do not smoke or drink, my BMI is 18-19 and my nutrition is excellent. My pain level is mild - uncomfortable, and intermittent, more of a stiffness. The 1st and 2cd surgeons graded it as moderate to severe - not based on the Japanese score, but on the MRI. I don't have muscular impairments except weak grip strength- worsening of discomfort when lifting arms for a few minutes. The 1st surgeon, said that I have myelopathy, based on the grip strength for my age, etc. The 2cd surgeon said I did not have myelopathy, the neurologist said to "watch and wait" - I am doing okay. I don't want surgery for personal reasons... My familiy, financial, and social circumstances are such that surgery and recovery would be very difficult and life altering for me. I had a car accident in my 30s and never even had issues until my mid- late 50s... When I was diagnosed by MRI because of the infrequent stiffness. I wonder what your opinion of all this is Dr? I do PT - decompression exercises. 1 surgeon wanted to do an ACDF immediately, the other recommended a laminectomy, the neurologist said I can go without surgery!

@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuy Год назад

I would follow the video and get your own mjoa score and based on that partner with the surgeon that you trust to make a decision. You can always make a virtual appointment with me at California orthopedics and spine

@catholiclife9304 Год назад

Dr I am so grateful for you! My husband has been able to get solid answers thanks to you!! God bless you Dr! Nurse Evelyn

@debmcmullen4540 Год назад

You are absolutely amazing how you educate individuals. I had an MRI last week and I got the results without anyone explaining anything to me. I have so many things listed on my MRI that you have explained to me. Before watching your videos I figured that at any moment I was going to be paralyzed. Your videos have calmed my nerves and are keeping me sane as I wait to see a neurosurgeon. Thank you so much for what you are doing to educate people. You would definitely be my neurosurgeon if I lived in California. ❤️ 🙏

@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuy Год назад

You can always make a zoom appointment by calling California orthopedics and spine

@ashburnconnecttv7860 3 месяца назад

@@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuyHow do I get a second opinion?

@bskelley82 Год назад

Thank you for this video. You have explained to me my situation in a much better way than my my doctors have in three years.

@kingpromise6390 Год назад

@sharonledin2135 4 месяца назад

Thanks for your video it’s been very helpful I was scheduled for neck surgery and after watching your videos I decided to get a second opinion and was told I don’t need surgery yet that’s been almost two years ago 😮😊. I now see my new Neurosurgeon once a year unless I feel something wrong.

@MichelleShimp Год назад

Thanks so much for such a clear explanation!! I do have some myelopathy along with a positive Hoffman and mild positive Babinski. Still waiting on MRI, had to change spinal stimulator to MRI compatible unit. I’m anxious, but ready to move forward with whatever my Neurosurgeon decides.

@kingpromise6390 Год назад

@beatrixwebb613 7 дней назад

Thank you so much for this very informative video. I’m currently waiting to see a neurosurgeon because I’ve been symptomatic and have cord compression on my MRI. I sort of went down a rabbit hole of worry not being able to ask anybody any questions while I wait. This answered so many questions for me. Thank you so so much.

@mildredjackson9455 2 дня назад

Thanks so much for that wonderful explanation of my condition. I’m very nervously awaiting for neurosurgeon appointment.😩🙏🏿

@tictactoe325 Год назад

I’ve been dealing with a neck and lumbar spine injury for years. Got a copy of the MRI report (basically my neck is a mess) and you’ve been able to explain to me clearly the decision process with surgery and why I have the symptoms that I do. I’m seeing a Rheumatologist at the end of October for a way forward with this. Thank you for your presentation.

@aashish551 Год назад

How old are you?

@davidpatrick1813 Год назад

I learned and was helped.

@rharrell6303 2 месяца назад

I learned a lot from your video, I have two fusions and from watching this video I should not have gotten either one. the first one however was fine the second one set me on the path to becoming disabled and I have not worked since. Recently I fell and hit the back of my head on the ground. A few weeks later I had a cervical headache. Got an MRI and found my old fusion was fine in my neck however the disc above had compression. Really afraid to have another surgery,

@paulyash219 10 месяцев назад

Great Doc

@christinefinn6180 Год назад

Always love your videos! New MRI 16 months from last one definite deterioration.. nurosurgeon had case conference to discuss my case and I'm waiting for response C4/5 and C6/7 makes sense why I'm uncomfortable lie either side for long period.. your explanation are always so clear thank you!

@ericlawson9031 Год назад

Hello Christine

@qamerkramet4562 Месяц назад

Tomorrow my brother will have surgery He has mild myelopathy .. with only neurological symtops is numbness on left little finger. Otherwise neurological examination is completely nrml. He has spinal cord compression at c4 and 5 and c5amd c6. I took opinion of best neurosurgeon in the town but nothing ws more satisfying than this video.

@cheryldavies533 Год назад

Thank you for explaining, I have compression of spine degenerative disease and have recently been diagnosed with OPLL. I’m very scared of operation but listening to you explain I am starting to understand better. Starting to realise I might not be able to avoid the operating table but feeling more confident in the decision making of this thanks to you

@ericlawson9031 Год назад

Hello Cheryl

@bohenson39 Год назад

Thank you for making things simple. I had cervical cord compression due to opll and had pcdf surgery but it still didn't help with pain in my thoracic spine like the dr hoped it would.

@kingpromise6390 Год назад

@klimtscat347 Месяц назад

Excellent!

@Chiroman527 Год назад

Dr. Su, great video with plain English Information. I have extensive Cervical Instabilities with Disc Bulges, stenosis at various levels, Military Neck, and Facet Joint arthritis as well Spondylosis throughout my spine, with OA on a number of vertebrae. Moreover, I suffer with Dextroscoliosis of 25 degrees, resulting from a 1 inch shorter right leg sustained from a fractured right Femur in 1966, playing HS Football. I'm 71 now, male, retired. The spinal issues wreak havoc with my well being, affecting my nervous system (no Reflexes), Peripheral nerve damage, and yes, radiculopathy form my neck into both arms (the left worse). I get numbness in my legs / feet. And, I have been battling On & Off (more on lately) Bladder Incontinence with leakage. On a few occasions, I could not hold the urine at all getting out of my car going to work - a very Embarrassing day!! . I've Seen and heard of Prolotherapy for Cervical Instability issues. I am willing to try that but cannot find a Prolotherapist near me in Suburbia NY. I have come to find doing personal research (that's why I'm here now), that Cervical Instabilities contribute to many maladies not fully disclosed here... Tinnitus, TMJ, Sinus problems, Throat problems, Occipital Headaches and even pain into the temples, even IBS/GERD and can affect The Vagus Nerve(s) [ one on each side]. I have been to 6 different Spinal /Neuro Surgeons for opinions since 2018-19. All said: No Surgery on your Lumbar spine , Maybe you are acandidate for Cervical Surgery , if it becomes Intolerable. I'm getting there!! In 2012, after my first cervical MRI was done, he reprt indicated that I had a More Narrow Than Normal Spinal Canal. I did not know this until about 6 onths ago reviewing same with my Pain Management doctor. What do think I should do?

@DrBrianSuTheSpineGuy Год назад

It's hard to say without looking at the imaging. You can make a virtual appointment with me through zoom if you call California orthopedics and spine

@DuckCreekGamingTTV 3 месяца назад

This man took a oath and has such honor to uphold it . DR TY. Still fighting the insurance company for my surgery. This helped me understand that I really need it .

@mazsenior 10 месяцев назад

Dr. Su and his team changed my life. The cervical fusion he performed on me immediately gave me my life back.

@manzonzix5639 Год назад

You need to travel doc .i live on a small island we lack expertise in orthopedic!!!!!! Many ppl are suffering we also lack surgeons imo . If only you could come your explanation is well spoken , trustful and highly analysed . Well explained step wise .