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Mr George Spink 2024-01-24 Person 5 5 0

I had been suffering from severe calf pain for several years following a motoring incident. This condition was made worse by having had the wrong operation (a fasciotomy) which in turn was because of an incorrect diagnosis. The surgeon who undertook this operation did, in fairness to him, admit that he had made things worse. He subsequently referred me for nerve investigation when I was told that there was little wrong with me and that my pain was “in the mind.” I continued to suffer for many months. Fortunately, my insurer agreed to take this case on as a private patient. I was first seen by a lower limb specialist who in turn referred me to an excellent nerve specialist whose diagnosis resulted in my being referred to Mr Spink for back surgery at the Spire Hospital in Hull. Right from my first meeting with Mr Spink, I had the greatest confidence in him. He explained in full detail the seriousness of the operation which I needed including the potential risks, taking great care to make sure that I had the complete picture for me to reach a decision. Because of the significance of the operation, he placed his proposal before a review panel as an additional check. The operation which I needed was a L4/5 lumbar cement augmented fusion for symptomatic spondylolithesis. Not only did he explain what is involved, he also gave me detailed, illustrated literature to augment my understanding. He made sure that I was fully comfortable with my decision to proceed and did not rush me. As soon as I was in recovery, Mr Spink was at my bedside, assuring me that all was well. He again visited me early in the morning the next day. I was in hospital for just two nights and am now well into my recuperation phase after some seven weeks. A few days ago, he was able to sign me off but making clear that I could contact him at any time if necessary. I am now having physiotherapy. We are truly fortunate in having such skilled surgeons as Mr Spink, who was backed up by an excellent team at the Spire (and the Nuffield in York where I am an outpatient). I am pleased to say that the severe and limiting pain in my calf has completely gone and I look forward to being fully mobile in due course.