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How To Treat Thoracic Injury From Car Accident?
Hi my name is Renee I live in Stockton and have Thoracic injury from car accident in 2000. I m considering having an intrathecal pump inserted. I ve been seeing a pain management Dr. since 2003 . Want to find an expert to do the procedure and on this subject. Sincerely, Renee Rendon
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
Hello,
You should look on the internet for physicians in your area who manage and insert these intrathecal pumps.
It is almost certain that any ACADEMIC TEACHING HOSPITAL will have qualified surgeons for this type of procedure.
It is considered a common and "garden variety" type of procedure.
Another option might be to call a local hospital in your area and to ask the operator or NURSE ON CALL or NURSE HOTLINE service to give you a list of surgeons or neurosurgeons since these would be the people to insert such devices.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
You should look on the internet for physicians in your area who manage and insert these intrathecal pumps.
It is almost certain that any ACADEMIC TEACHING HOSPITAL will have qualified surgeons for this type of procedure.
It is considered a common and "garden variety" type of procedure.
Another option might be to call a local hospital in your area and to ask the operator or NURSE ON CALL or NURSE HOTLINE service to give you a list of surgeons or neurosurgeons since these would be the people to insert such devices.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dariush Saghafi, Neurologist
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