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Spine Surgery - Patient Story

Dr. Langston Holly with spine patient

Jonathan’s Story — Spine surgery changed his life

 

Already battling multiple sclerosis for 25 years, Jonathan Horne saw things go from bad to worse when he began experiencing pain that shot through his shoulders and neck.

The pain was so bad that Jonathan could barely get out of bed and needed help to do even the most simple tasks.

 

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Patient Story - Spine Surgery

Dr Nick Shamie and Patient

Spine Center – James Matthews’ Story


James Matthews thought the increasing levels of pain in his neck and the numbness that ran down his right arm were just a routine part of getting older.

 

"All through these 10 years, I accepted it, thinking it was normal," says the 54-year-old administrative manager. The operation "gave me my life back," he says.

 

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