Get ready to be moved by this moving story that helped bring back this veteran's quality of life, thanks to the San Antonio Orthopaedic Group (TSAOG).
Inspirational Success Story From TSAOG Patient
Over a period of two to three weeks, Joseph Glavan went from complete health at 91 to not being able to walk, feed himself.
Dr. Adewale Adeniran, Spinal Surgeon, looked at Glavan's MRI's and x-rays and told him he had extreme Cervical Myelopathy, which called for an Anterior Cervical Discectomy Fusion procedure.
Glavan had the procedure and it brought him back to life, and lifted his spirits up!
If I didn't have this surgery, I would be dead.
- Joseph Glavan
Katrina Glavan-Heise, Joseph Glavan's daughter, said that her dad can now play cards with his friends, go on field trips now, do his own laundry, and can dress himself now.
This is wonderful, because he doesn't need anyone to do anything for him anymore. That's the best part!
- Katrina Glavan-Heise
What exactly is Cervical Myelopathy??
According to Dr. Adeniran, Cervical Myelopathy is when the spinal cord runs in your neck and is being compressed by a number of reasons.
Most commonly it's a symptom of arthritis in your neck which narrows the space for the spinal canal, and squeezes the spinal cord to death.
Tell me what the symptoms of Cervical Myelopathy are, this is good information to be aware of.
Symptoms:
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Lack of balance
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Loss of motor skills (hands, legs)
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Loss of bladder control
What is the procedure & results like for Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion?
Dr. Adeniran said the procedure is not invasive and that most people go home the next day.
What else does TSAOG specialize in?
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Arthroscopic Surgery
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Joint Preservation
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Joint Replacement
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General Orthopaedics
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Sports Medicine
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Hand, Wrist, Elbow
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Foot and Ankle
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Back and Neck
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Therapy
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Imaging Center
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Surgery Center
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Urgent Injury Clinic
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Worker's Compensation
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Osteoporosis Compensation
San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Locations
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New Braunfels: Resolute Retail Plaza, 601 Creekside Crossing #106
New Braunfels, TX 78130 -
Quarry Area: The Orthopaedic Institute, 400 Concord Plaza Dr. San Antonio, TX 78216
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Stone Oak: Stoneterra Medical Building, 150 E. Sonterra Blvd, #300150 E. Sonterra Blvd, #300, San Antonio, TX 78258
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Schertz: Schertz Parkway Professional Plaza, 5000 Schertz Parkway, #600, San Antonio, TX 78154
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Medical Center: Christus Santa Rosa NW, Tower 2829 Babcock Rd., #700,
San Antonio, TX 78229 -
Westover Hills: Westover Hills Medical Plaza I, 11212 State Hwy 151, #150
San Antonio, TX 78251 -
Brooks City-Base: Mission Trail Medical Plaza, 3327 Research Plaza, #404
San Antonio, TX 78235
For more information on The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, you can call their main operator number 210-804-5400 or visit www.tsaog.com.
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Information courtesy: TSAOG