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10-23-2009, 09:59 AM | #41 | ||
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Does anyone know where you can find additional information about the long term results from this Dr. can be found. I have heard good and bad about this surgeon and right now, the bad outweighs the good. Would like to read some additional info if anyone can lead me to another website or anything.
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02-15-2010, 05:46 AM | #42 | ||
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03-27-2010, 04:54 PM | #43 | ||
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I would not use Dr. Jho at all. Although, I had the surgery at c-5, c-6 it did not help me at all.
As a matter of fact, my neurosurgeon did not recommend surgery, as he stated that my herniation was too close to my spinal cord. So, I flew down to see Dr. Jho in May'04....he said my surgery will help you! So, I scheduled surgery for Nov.'04. After surgery, Dr. Jho came in and said, (get this) he was unable to get to the herniation at c-6....because it was too close to my spinal cord. He did shave the herniated disc at c-5, and he said he shaved c-6 about 10%, but was afraid to do much more. Also, he did say he cleaned out the bone spurs. Regardless, the surgery did not help at all. And then, to top it off. I work for a major airline and had to have a Dr's note to be released to return to work full duty, with no restrictions. Dr. Jho, stated he would not do that....he didn't want the liability. I called his office numerous times and his office manager told me, that was not going to happen, that he could not put that in a note. I even had my personal physician call, and he told her he would only send a note to return me to work full duty....that he would not agree to the no restrictions language. My nurse, I was dealing with at my company and I had spoken to her numerous times, explicitly stated, the note from Dr. Jho must state...released to return to work full duty, with no restrictions. Fortunately, the nurse was off the day the fax came in from Dr. Jho only releasing me to work full duty. (he left off with no restrictions). And I was processed to return back to work, luckily, only because she wasn't there. I was appalled that this man would not accommodate my request, and almost took away my livelihood. I can not in good conscience recommend Dr. Jho to anyone. So, if you decide to use him, don't say I didn't try to warn you. But good luck to you, whoever you use. |
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04-03-2011, 02:33 PM | #44 | ||
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one year ago almost to the day.i am now an invalid and can barely use this keyboard.
I will say this....jho is a charlatan.he humiliated me screaming and yelling in front of 30 people.i am a former olympic athlete and am now defenseless but i let him have it by screaming the truth back at the lying poor soul. Spread the caution |
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05-31-2011, 12:51 PM | #45 | ||
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I am scheduled for a consult with Dr. Jho 6/6 and surgery 6/7. I have seen three other NS's and they all said they could not help me except for a spinal fusion. (cervical) Dr. Jho after seeing my images said he could help me without the rods and plates the other dr's wanted to do. I do have neck and head and face pain. My fingers have lost all their strength and they tingle and feel numb and sometimes painful and I can hardly write or type any more not to mention the normal chores all people have to do. My coordination is bad and has gotten worse over the last several years. It is hard to walk down the stairs and my gait is not right. Picking things up from below and reaching up to get something is also very painful. I was told by the other dr's that a spinal fusion would be very painful. I would have to be on pain medication for 6 months, and my neck motion would be limited. I also read on the net that this procedure would have to redone a couple of years later as scar tissue would form over the implants. I found Dr. Jho's website last year and sent him my images. He emailed me and said he could help me. It has taken me over a year to put all the details together since I live out of state and only have my daughter to take me. I was excited that I finally will have the procedure done (as eventually something would have to be done to relieve the pressure on my spinal cord) according to the other docs. But reading some of these posts have scared me to death. Now at this late date I am wondering if I am doing the right thing. I am 70 years old and live alone. I am trying to keep my independence for as long as possible and that requires a working body. But is Dr. Jho the answer? I would appreciate if any of you could give me some advice. Should I go through with it or not?
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05-31-2011, 01:51 PM | #46 | ||
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You make me feel a little better. I have an appointment with Dr. Jho for a consultation and surgery for cevical stenosis, bone spurs and herniated disc. All in my cervical spine. At this late date I am reading all these horror stories about him and his procedure and now I am scared stiff. I am 70 years old and want to retain my independence for as long as possible without going through radical surgery with appliance implants which I understand are problematic as well. I am wondering if my advanced age will hamper the results. Please respond.
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02-01-2012, 04:41 AM | #47 | ||
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02-13-2013, 11:35 PM | #48 | ||
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There seems to be a lot of patients of Dr. Hae-Dong Jho in this forum. By any chance have any of you had his nerve decompression surgery performed for Occipital Neuralgia (ON)? Or do you know someone who has had it done?
My friend with ON is planning on visiting him in Pittsburgh for a consultation and possible surgery in March. We are hoping to find a few people to share their experiences with us. I look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Peter |
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05-04-2013, 11:30 AM | #49 | ||
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Hi,
I live in Dallas, TX too. I am glad that you have a positive experience with Jho. I am planning to have a Posterior endoscopic foraminotomy procedure to remove bone spurs from the cervical spinal canal (OPLL). Your comments about Jho makes me feel better. Are there any other things to know or prepare for before the surgery? Quote:
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05-10-2013, 01:35 PM | #50 | ||
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Hi,
I thought of sharing the information I received from few Neurosurgeons. So far I have contacted 6 of them. Three of them wanted to perform Laminectomy and two of them Laminooplasty for my OPLL from C3-C6. The sixth one is Dr. Jho who will be performing the minimally invasive posterior endoscopic decompression from C3-C6 in mid May. Regardless of the outcome from the procedure, I just wanted to take chances with Dr. Jho. I have an option of Laminectomy if it does not work and if I survive the Jho's procedure Well, also I heard from these doctors and some research on the internet that, we all OPLL lucky people have the NPPS gene that plays an important role for the OPLL. So this is the culprit. You may research on the NPPS gene on the internet - you will find lot of information. Thought of sharing this and wish me luck for the procedure from Dr. Jho. Quote:
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