Summary
A healthcare professional from Puerto Rico had been suffering from herniated and degenerated discs at C3-4, C5-6, and C6-7, with a pinched nerve causing such severe arm pain that he slept with his arm hanging off the bed for relief. The best specialists on the island both orthopedic and neurology. Recommended laminectomy with screws and a metal plate, which he refused. After learning that a friend of his brother had been successfully treated at Deuk Spine Institute ten years prior for the same type of cervical procedure, he did his research, completed a Zoom consultation with Dr. Deukmedjian, and traveled to Florida for the Deuk Laser Disc Repair® on all three cervical levels. From the moment he woke from anesthesia, the arm pain was completely gone and he described the experience as futuristic and way ahead of its time.
Transcript
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: Good morning. I’m Dr. Deukmedjian here at Deuk Spine Institute with one of our patients who traveled from Puerto Rico to Florida for our Deuk Laser Disc Repair®. The best laser spine surgery available in the world. You traveled here because you had problems with a herniated disc, degenerated discs, and a pinched nerve. Three discs to be exact: C3-4, C5-6, and C6-7. How do you feel after your surgery?
Patient: I feel incredible. I mean, the pain is completely gone in my arm, which was what was bothering me the most. It was gone immediately after I woke up from surgery. I used to like I told you sleep with my arm hanging down the bed because of the pain, and it’s completely gone. I’m completely thankful and amazed about it.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: So now, you must have had an opportunity to have surgery or treatment in Puerto Rico where you live. Why did you choose to come to Deuk Spine Institute?
Patient: I did go to our best specialists on the island. Orthopedic and neurologist and they both offered laminectomies, which I thought at the time was not an option, considering I didn’t want screws in my neck or a metal plate. A friend of my brother’s had come to Deuk to have a cervical treatment. Just like what I had and he said it was completely successful, about 10 years ago. And I said, “Hey, that is the man that has to treat me too.” So I started doing my homework, and I went to a Zoom call with Dr. Deuk, and he recommended the surgery that I just had. And I’m so happy that he did, because it really did solve my problems.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: How convenient was it to work with Deuk Spine Institute staff?
Patient: In the comments that I wrote in the review, I think this is a very futuristic place to come to get treatment; because everything is way ahead of its time. The staff is great, the doctors are great, the facilities are awesome. So if you have pain, this is the place to come to get your treatment. No doubt.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: Now, you’re in the healthcare sector yourself.
Patient: I am.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: And you deal with doctors every day, and you knew that you did not want invasive surgery for your disc problem. What would you say to your friends and family about your experience?
Patient: I would say do your homework. Don’t listen to the first person that tells you something. Do your homework and look for alternatives, because they exist. There aren’t a lot of them, but they exist for sure. You can find them and I did in this case. So I’m happy that I did. If you have pain, if you have any back problems, you have to call Dr. Deuk. No doubt.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: I would love for you to say one last comment in Spanish, since that’s your native tongue.
Patient: (In Spanish) If you have any pain problems; whether in your back, your neck, your arms, anywhere. This is the place to come. Dr. Deukmedjian is a world-class professional. His staff is excellent. The facilities are incredible. Do not hesitate. Do your homework, look for alternatives, and come here. You will not regret it.
Dr. Ara Deukmedjian: Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Take care.
Patient: You bet.
Deuk Laser Disc Repair® at Deuk Spine Institute
This patient underwent the Deuk Laser Disc Repair® for three cervical disc levels: C3-4, C5-6, and C6-7 at Deuk Spine Institute, treating herniated and degenerated discs with a pinched nerve causing severe arm pain that had disrupted his sleep for an extended period. Despite being recommended laminectomy with screws and a metal plate by the top orthopedic and neurology specialists in Puerto Rico, he chose to research alternatives and found Deuk Spine Institute. Confirming his decision through a trusted personal referral and a virtual Zoom MRI review. The Deuk Laser Disc Repair® uses a minimally invasive endoscopic laser approach to treat cervical disc herniations with no metal hardware, no hospitalization, and no narcotic pain medication with arm pain relief achieved immediately upon waking from anesthesia. Patients throughout Latin America, Puerto Rico, and the Spanish-speaking world are welcome at Deuk Spine Institute, where Spanish-speaking staff are available and a complimentary MRI review and virtual Zoom consultation with Dr. Deukmedjian can be arranged from anywhere in the world.