A CT scan — a high-cost procedure often covered under private health insurance or specialist medical plans — revealed a severely deformed spine.
Doctors also noted that his posture improved slightly when placed under general anesthesia, revealing the flexible nature of the deformity.
However, they weren’t able to find a quick fix and determined that surgical bone removal was the best option. The procedure likely required coordination.
With a neurosurgeon, anesthesiologist, and orthopedic care team, with total costs potentially exceeding standard hospital billing rates without insurance coverage.
Spine Surgery Success and Long-Term Support
Fortunately, the story has a positive ending: he was able to walk a day after surgery was completed, using a lock collar.
A piece of durable medical equipment (DME) often used in post-operative care — which he would wear for another three months.
