Qualities of the Best Surgeon to Perform Your Kyphoplasty
There are many dangers associated with fracturing your spine. For instance, you may have permanent nerve damage, or you may even become paralyzed. In order to avoid some of these problems and get your life back to normal, your doctor might recommend seeing a surgeon to perform a surgery. Kyphoplasty is a surgical procedure that involves the surgical filling of an injured or collapsed vertebra to restore your spine to its original shape. With spinal fractures, your spine may actually have become distorted, which may be causing other problems. Here are some of the important qualities to look for in a surgeon to perform your kyphoplasty.
Intelligent
You want to make sure that your surgeon is intelligent and projects confidence. When you are in a consultation with a surgeon who is constantly excusing him or herself to research or ask other professionals for answers, this is not going to make you feel confident in his or her ability to treat you.
Understanding and Compassionate
Although the surgeon you are working with has probably performed the surgery lots of times, you have no experience with it. Make sure the surgeon is qualified and experienced enough to understand your questions and relay the answers to you calmly and professionally.
Cool Under Pressure
Even when a surgery is going smoothly and just as it should, things can get tense in the operating room. Make sure that you can gauge your surgeon’s personality beforehand to ensure that the two of you are getting along and that the surgeon is someone you feel comfortable with who will not crack under pressure.
Kyphoplasty can be a scary procedure because it involves your spine, which can have serious repercussions if not performed carefully. If you need surgery on your spine, of course you are going to want to find the best surgeon. Do your research and know what qualities to look for in a physician before you go under the knife and you will be fine.
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