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Mr George Spink 2021-06-13 Person 5 5 0

If I am honest, I would find it extremely difficult to improve my experience with Mr Spink. I was seventy six years old, as you might not know but I am seventy seven today, and had been suffering with sciatic nerve problems on and off for a while. I lead a very active life, some aspects of which are determined by my wife suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. I researched the potential treatments and decided that I would wish to have a spinal operation. I had my initial consultation by telephone, during which Mr Spink listened to my reasoning for opting for the operation. Mr Spink pointed out the risks and we agreed the way forward. My reasoning was based upon my age and my wife’s incapacity. I needed the best possibility of a one off operation in order to enjoy my later years and importantly to continue to care for my wife for as long as possible. The operation was a wonderful success. The only pain post op was a tenderness around the wound. I was walking immediately and truly felt that I had never had an operation. This was the biggest danger for myself because I am inclined to attack any of my physical activities. The first visit to the physiotherapist was perhaps as I expected. I was told to slow down and take it more steadily. This was still difficult to do. The review with Mr Spink was a formality, and as it was basically my first one because of the pandemic, it was enjoyable to meet such a gentleman. I am now in a good position for the future. I thought that I would also mention why I sought Mr Spink for my treatment. My reasoning started way back in my career at Rowntrees. Rowntrees employed an ex PTI as a physiotherapist for the staff. I was having some trouble with my neck and he advised me that, if I ever need an operation on that area, I should always choose a neuro surgeon over an orthopaedic surgeon. The neuro man’s first priority is your nerves. It is like having an electrician and not a joiner. I was very impressed by Mr Spinks medical history but his interests outside of medicine were even more impressive to myself. General physical past times and the outdoors were similar to mine and I felt he would truly understand my needs.