surgical decisions – Back in Control

2 Jul 2017

Comprehending the Downside of Spine Surgery

by David Hanscom | posted in: Stage 5, Stage 5: Step 4 | 0

No one thinks that a surgical complication will happen to them. During my spine fellowship, I witnessed a large number of major complications and I was sure that I was going to be better than them – even though they were considered some of the top spine surgeons in the world. … Read More

11 Feb 2014

“My Son Just Died”

by David Hanscom | posted in: Stage 5, Stage 5: Step 3 | 0

George was a 78 year-old businessman who acted and looked about half his age. He was pleasant and talked freely about his LBP and pain down the side of his left leg, which had been a problem for about six months. It was consistently more severe with standing and walking, … Read More