Scott
S. - October 8, 2005, this 16 year old Junior in high school was
ejected from truck in a vehicle accident and sustained severe head
trauma, severed spleen and road rash. Scott's injuries were life
threatening and was not given a good diagnosis to live. Twenty-two
hours later, Dr. Maioriello was able to give Scott and his family
hope.
After eight months in the hospital and four months with On
With Life, Scott went home in October of 2006. He returned to school
in November of 2006 and is reading, writing, socializing and improving
everyday.
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Patty M . - Experiencing extreme lower back pain, Patty
M. was referred to Dr. Maioriello by Neurosurgeons and was Patty
informed that she had Spondylolisthesis, a condition where part
of your spine is slipping. Patty was a candidate for a minimally
Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion L5 to S1 Right.
Dr. Maioriello explained, in detail, all the risks involved in
a major surgery like this. He went over the surgery procedure in
detail. After the surgery, Patty had not felt this good in over
eight months.
"Thank you so much, Dr. Maioriello, for making my life better
already!" - Sincerely, Patty M.
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Walter
Z. - A recommendation letter from a patient about the
diagnostic and neurosurgical skills of Dr. Anthony Maioriello. Walter,
a 65 year old man that has suffered the debilitating effects of a
bad back since the age of 29, when his first surgical laminectomy
was performed. Walter underwent three "major" procedures by Dr. Maiorello
and has had major improvement since.
"I am now 99% recovered from my spinal problems and I credit Dr.
Maiorello for my major improvement." - Walter Z.
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Jack P. - Fifteen months ago I was not sure I would walk again without the aid of a cane, walker, or other assistive device. I had such pain in my right leg, that I was able to move only with baby steps and a cane. I had a history of lower back pain since I was 18. I had doctored with my Family Physician in Clinton for years. I am now 62 years old. My Family Physician referred me to
Iowa City several years ago and they found nothing to treat. He referred me to the Pain Clinic in the Quad Cities. After several years of epidural shots in my back, my problem continued, with mild short term relief. My Family Physician continued to follow my case, and finally referred me to the Neurology Team at Genesis.
After reviewing X-Rays, MRI's and CAT Scans, Dr. Maioriello, determined that I was a candidate for a fusion of vertebrate 4 & 5. This was done in July, 2006. The surgery was not an easy one to recover from. It took a several months of Physical Therapy to regain my muscle strength, but the entire process was well worth it. I can now move about without the aid of a cane. Itake regular steps, walk on the treadmill 40 minutes a day, maintain several gardens and a pond, and am golfing 2-3 times per week.
"I am grateful to Dr. Maioriello and the Surgical Team and the Physical Therapy Team who made these positive results for me." - Jack P.
