Posted by laura on June 11, 1999 at 00:42:28:
In Reply to: Re: A new diagnosis for my brother..please read posted by irene on June 10, 1999 at 07:22:13:
When you say there are different degrees of the condition, do you mean that Type 1 is a degree meaning the least type of this syndrome.... or that there are different degrees of Type1 .....confusing...sorry!
30% doesnt sound too promising. And, did they discuss other options?
In my research of ACM it seems as if EVERYONE....reccomends that the neurosurgeon be not only familiar with the decompression procedure, but also sympathetic to the sufferers. Maybe there are many neurosurgeons who aren't knowledgeable in this particular area?