The Dallas VA put me in a Wheelchair

This document includes the process of obtaining a VA disability rating for spinal fusion, focusing on a veteran’s case involving alleged medical negligence. The 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) criteria is used by the VA to assess disability, emphasizing range of motion limitations, pain levels, and functional impairment resulting from the fusion. … Read more

Flat back Syndrome from Failed Fusion Surgery

Flatback syndrome is characterized by the loss of normal lumbar lordosis, resulting in a flattened lumbar spine. This document aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the condition, including its potential causes, symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options, with a focus on Mr. Stuart’s case. Causes of Flatback Syndrome: Degenerative Changes: Including age-related degenerative disc … Read more

Post Surgical Pain Management in the Opioid Crisis

Frustrations of Post-Surgical Care Amidst the Opioid Crisis Navigating post-surgical care in the current climate of the opioid crisis has become an excruciatingly challenging experience. Recently, I underwent a major spine surgery involving both Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF) from L3 to S1 and Posterior Spinal Fusion (PSF) from T10 to the pelvis. While the … Read more

Lawsuit against Dr. Kesterson and the Center for Neurological Disorders

Medical negligence lawsuit filed by Michael A. Stuart, the plaintiff, against Dr. Oliver Lee Kesterson and the Center for Neurological Disorders (CND), the defendants. The case is filed in the Tarrant County Judicial District, Texas. Plaintiff’s Background: Michael A. Stuart, a veteran officer of the United States Air Force, is currently under medical care at … Read more

Healthcare Challenges of Michael Stuart

Michael Stuart’s health has been severely impacted by degenerative disc disease, which worsened significantly following an unsuccessful surgery on August 3, 2021. This surgery, conducted by a VA Community care practitioner, involved critical errors, including the fusion of incorrect spinal levels and the improper fitting of pedicle screws. The delay in rectifying these errors extended … Read more