North95 0 #1 May 12, 2004 Anyone have any recommendations for a good MD, hopefully in the New York City area? I compressed a couple of thoracic vertebrae, T3 and T4 in a not so good landing last September. I jumped twice since then about two months ago in Eloy. I had no problem except that I felt sore, like after working out, only worse, and decided to stop for a while, even though my plan was to finish AFF. My whuffo doctor here is very busy and was unable to see me for several weeks when I felt I really needed to see him. I really want a doctor that can squeeze me in if need be, at least in a few days or a week. And my doctor is not a sports medicine guy and is not very sympathetic to my jumping needs. I've heard of a Dr. Cole, in Florida, whose put back together several jumpers. i don't remember his first name or city. And I'd rather go to someone near New York City. I do have some names of some doctors in the Hospital for Special Surgery. I haven't investigated them yet. I didn't need any surgery after my crash, just some rest and plenty of morphine. I'm having trouble tolerating my physical therapy right now, and I've been given a month off from it. I really think I need at least a second opinion. Anyone have any referrals? I'm willing to travel if necessary. Thanks. BS North BTW, its bedtime for me here on the East Coast (USA), so do not expect me to respond to anything until tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #2 May 12, 2004 You don't need a neurosurgeon, you need a physiatrist. A physiatrist is an MD who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation--in other words, getting you back into your life after the surgeon puts you back together. I saw a physiatrist who was able to recommend some really simple things (daily anti-inflammatories, physical therapy, etc) that have reduced my back pain (I have three fused vertebrae after two different jumping related spinal injuries) tremendously. You might want to check out the AAPM&R page. Listings for physiatrists in NY are here.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
argon 0 #3 May 12, 2004 Having been ijured in the past (not jumping)believe me if you are able to jump after the initial injury you are WAY ahead of the game.Yes,physical therapy is a BITCH. Your profile says NYC area. Columbia Pres. Hospital has a spine center-depending on your insurance (or lack of it) try giving them a call.Best of luck.Having experienced a 7 hour spinal surgery,I can tell you do anything you can NOT to have any invasive procedures. I hate to say this-you have to use a lot a caution when you are hurting and see a surgeon. Have you ever heard the term,"If you have a hammer in your hand-everything looks like a nail".Get well soon.*********** Freedom isn't free. Don't forget: Mother Earth is waiting for you--there is a debt you have to pay...... POPS #9329 Commercial Pilot,Instrument MEL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #4 May 12, 2004 I recommend Dr. Michael DaLuna at Yale New Haven University Medical Center. Best of luck, _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
