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Patient Success Story
John
Retired auction house exec back in action after surgery for spine tumors
John enjoys an active lifestyle. He travels
often and stays in shape by following
an exercise regimen developed by his personal
trainer, who is also a physical therapist. John’s
workout program includes core strengthening exercises
and Pilates.
He began having mild back pain in 2008.
Even with the pain, John continued to stay active
by working out with is personal trainer who
selected special exercises that can actually help
relieve back pain symptoms. He also tried giving
his back some rest. Unfortunately, John’s back
pain did not go away, in fact, he started having
shooting pain into his legs.
After several weeks of pain symptoms, John went to his doctor to find some pain relief. John’s
doctor examined him and then referred him to Dr.
John Regan, a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon
in Beverly Hills, who specializes in spine.
Dr. Regan reviewed John’s medical history and
due to John’s symptoms, also performed a neurological
examination and ordered an MRI. Diagnostic results
showed that John had a benign spinal tumor
that was pressing on the nerve roots of his spine.
Dr. Regan explained to him that he would need
to perform surgery to drain the cystic tumor and restore
stability to his spine. Dr. Regan also cautioned
that surgical removal of a spinal tumor is delicate,
since the spinal cord and nerves are very sensitive to
injury. Dr. Regan performed the surgery to remove
the tumor and restore the vertebral height. The surgery
was successful and John felt immediate relief
from his back pain and neurological symptoms.
About five months passed and John again started
having similar pain symptoms. He visited Dr. Regan
again, the surgeon ordered an MRI of John’s spine
and the results showed that another benign spinal
tumor had developed. John had a benign recurrent
cyst. Dr. Regan performed the surgery to remove the
second benign tumor, and it was a success.
Because the causes of spinal tumors are uncertain
and without a known cause, it is unknown how
to prevent the tumors. Dr. Regan cautioned that it
was important to keep a watchful eye on any developing
pain or neurological symptoms that may
indicate additional spine tumors.
A few months passed and John’s back and leg
pain symptoms returned. Dr. Regan ordered and reviewed
an MRI of John’s spine. Unfortunately, the
results showed another spinal tumor. Dr. Regan explained
to John the spine surgery and fusion procedure
needed to remove the benign tumor and stabilize
his spine. Dr. Regan performed a decompressive
laminotomy to remove the spinal tumor. John’s condition
also required a posterior lumbar interbody fusion
(PLIF) to replace a damaged intervertebral disc
in his lower back with a bone spacer. John’s recovery
from the spine surgery and fusion was successful.
He felt immediate relief from his pain symptoms.
Today, John is back in action, without pain, he
works with his personal trainer each morning where
they focus on spine strengthening exercises along
with cardio work on the bike and stepper machine.
His program includes Pilates and rotational exercises
that help prepare him for the golf course.
“Dr. Regan always recommended the least invasive
procedure possible to treat my condition. Now,
I am back to normal activities - including travel and
golf - all without back or leg pain,” remarks John.
Click here to download a PDF of John's successful recovery from spine surgery performed by Dr. John Regan to remove benign spine tumors.
If you would like more information, please contact:
John J. Regan, M.D.
8750 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 350
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 385-8888
Email: mhosmann@discmdgroup.com
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