Joe
An avid runner in college carried through to his 28 year-old adult life, able to clock 50 - 80 miles per week. When Joe could no longer run due to the pain in his right leg, he noticed his stride changed and he experienced a drop foot. Diagnosed with spondylolysis with an abnormal movement, a fracture that allows abnormal movement of his spine called pars interarticularis. To correct Joe's condition, Dr. Perez-Cruet performed a minimally invasive spine fusion with specially designed instrumentation to help restore the height of the disc using Joe's own bone, because this technique has shown more than a 95% rate of fusion.

Bonnie
Bonnie’s journey with back pain began at age 25 and progressed over the years to the point where walking was excruciating and debilitating. The day she barely walked into the ER she was referred to Dr. Kevin Lee. After testing, he realized the expertise of Dr. Mick Perez-Cruet was what Bonnie needed. Dr. Perez-Cruet diagnosed Bonnie with neurogenic claudication from spinal stenosis. She had degenerative disc disease with disc herniation. He performed a decompressive laminectomy and micro disectomy on multiple discs with decompression and fusion with instrumentation (hardware to hold her spine in place). Bonnie got her very active life back.

Seham
Seham experienced searing pain from her back down her leg. After several visits with different neurosurgeons, Seham chose Dr. Luqman to release the sciatic nerve from being compressed by discs in her back.

Tony W.
As a business owner, back pain kept Tony from his physically demanding job. He learned during a TeleHealth visit only surgery could relieve his pain and despite COVID-19 causing hospitals to reduce surgeries, it was necessary. Dr. Ratnesh Mehra performed a spinal fusion which got Tony back to work -- and dancing!

Cayleen

A very active teen, Cayleen learned to compensate for the curvature of her spine that caused her ribs and clavicle to not be aligned. Diagnosed with Scoliosis, she did her own research and chose Dr. Ratnesh Mehra to perform surgery to straighten her spine—which made her taller!

Ian D
A rough carpenter, Ian dropped to his knees in pain while lifting a wall. He experienced a ruptured disc which created sciatica down his legs -- he couldn't walk.   

Dr. Fernando Diaz performed an ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion). Post-surgery Ian worked with Dr. Diaz' partner Dr. John Marshall, a physiatrist, to get back to work. Now he can lift 150 pounds over his head.

Joanne C. 
After seeking help from several doctors, Joanne found Dr. Fredrick Junn at Michigan Head & Spine Institute. Before surgery she couldn't stand for even a few minutes, but today she's back to baking cookies with her granddaughter.

Cherrie A.

Cherrie had very complicated spine disorders. As a nurse, she got to the point where walking was impossible. She knew Dr. Fredrick Junn from working with him and his patients and when surgery was the only way to relive pain, she sought him out at Michigan Head & Spine Institute.

Dino A.

After 10 years of not being able to put weight on his left leg, Dino was referred to Dr. Richard Fessler. He was diagnosed with a ruptured disc, after surgery he immediately was relieved of pain.

Tom D.
Decades of hard work and a failed spine surgery brought Tom to Dr. Richard Fessler. Barely able to walk with cold hands and feet, Tom's symptoms were immediately relieved when the pressure was removed from the spinal cord in two areas in his back and neck.

Walter C.
Walter's back pain was determined to be from disc deterioration, but it was not bad enough for surgery. Instead Dr. Henry Tong performed spinal injections along with physical therapy to strengthen his back. Walter is back to enjoying his retirement!

Diane M.
For 15 years Diane experienced chronic back pain, struggling to make it through a work day, to ride in the car, and to stand in her own kitchen for more than a few minutes. After a simple outpatient procedure and a series of injections by her physiatrist, she is back on her feet once again.

John U. 
John had a spinal surgery 25 years ago and was once again experiencing pain. His daughter insisted he see Dr. Mick Perez-Cruet.  Following his surgery, John is back to tending to his horse farm.

Corine S.
Corine was active, playing soccer and strength training. The chronic back pain extended down into her legs. She had been to Michigan Head and Spine when her husband need help and appreciated that  Dr. Mick Perez-Cruet helped him, so why not her too!

Deanna P.
An athletic, active mom Deanna was stopped in her tracks. A vertebra slipped causing great pain and difficulty walking. Deanna's primary care doctor knew immediately she needed the help of Dr. Perez-Cruet.

Tyler B and Trish.
Tyler had back pain, leg pain and had urinary accidents from a young age of 3 years old. Dr. Holly Gilmer diagnosed Tyler with a Tethered Spinal Cord.

Gerry M.
Gerry has been dancing the Argentine Tango for most of his life, but last year severe arthritis of the spine brought his dance career to a halt. After countless non surgical therapies Gerry knew it was time to get his neck and back pain evaluated. After the initial evaluation Dr. Goldberger saw degeneration of the spine which happens over time. Before surgery he wondered if he'd ever tango again, but after surgery at 81-years old Gerry is now pain free and dancing once more.

Penny P.
Penny is a very active person. She noticed that she would get pain in her leg and back. Dr. John Marshall decided to do epidural injections into her herniated disc.

Nancy B.
Nancy was a passionate teacher that was having a hard time standing and even walking. Dr. Todd Nida performed a minimally invasive surgery.

Jeff T.
After visits with several doctors, the cause of Jeff's debilitating pain was finally diagnosed, thanks to Dr. Robert Farhat and Dr. Richard Veyma now his life is on reboot.

Cenia F.
After a car accident she had neck and lower back pain and treated it with physical therapy. She wasn't getting any relief so she was referred to Dr. Miguel Lis-Planells at Michigan Head and Spine.