This video features Alan, a patient who had been suffering from back and leg pain for 10 years, so severe that it kept him awake most nights. After having a car accident, Alan went to a chiropractor who treated Alan, but then recommended an MRI to further diagnose the source of his pain. The MRI revealed a tumor in Alan’s spine and his chiropractor referred him to Valley Medical Center neurosurgeon, David Lundin, MD. Alan was diagnosed with an epidermoid tumor, an uncommon type of spinal tumor, and Dr. Lundin recommended surgery. Alan underwent the surgery and recovered quickly. He can now do activities he couldn’t do before, such as playing basketball and football, and he is pursuing a career as a barber. Alan is grateful for the care he received from Valley Medical Center, and Dr. Lundin is pleased that he could help Alan in such a significant way.
For more information about Valley’s Neuroscience Institute, and the many services provided, including neurosurgery, visit valleymed.org/neuroscience.
