Lumbar Laminectomy History: Caroline Lollini* is an active 85 year old who since June of 2000 has been unable to enjoy her favorite sport due to low back pain.  Golf has been her avid past time for many years and she had played on a regular basis until it became difficult for her to walk.  [...]

Lumbar Laminectomy History Mr. Bruno Sammartino* is a national and internationally known superstar in the world of profession wrestling who has enjoyed a remarkable career and generally good health. Mr. Sammartino, however, states for the last 10 years he has had progressive back pain.  “The pain in my back was bad but I was still [...]

Lumbar Microdiscectomy Robert Bushovisky* is not your typical person.  He has suffered the effects of severe back since 1980 and had required 3 lumbar spine surgeries prior to the age of 38.  Due to this and persistent back pain he was required to go on disability.   In the spring of 2002 things actually began to [...]

Lumbar Microdiscectomy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, October 14, 2001 Patient Perspective: Matthew Lucas, age 19, had lumbar microdiscectomy in April and November 2001 by Dr. Joseph Maroon. History: Matt complained that the pain and weakness in his back and left leg was so bad that “I could barely walk.” That was in March of 2001 and he [...]