Trauma, Stress, and a Failed Back Surgery

I’m sharing a story submitted through my website about an unsuccessful spine surgery, which is, sadly, all too common. This issue even has a name: “failed back surgery syndrome” (FBSS). Most of these surgeries start with operating on normally aging spines that don’t actually cause pain. The data shows this … Read More

Don’t Underestimate the Risks of Surgery

I received this short email after I posted my blog on stories of surgical despair.  Hi David,  I’m grateful you’re collecting these stories. My dad passed away on January 27 due to his last cervical fusion. It’s tragic, and I’m devastated. I asked him to reconsider before the surgery last … Read More