Innovative Procedure “Gave Me My Life Back”

Grover Simpson was undergoing pain management for back, arm and shoulder problems with little relief, but when he fell and an MRI revealed that he needed to see a surgeon. That surgeon was Dr. Robert Berkowitz. Since Simpson was only thirty five, he was a candidate for Cervical Disc Replacement, which is ideal for younger patients.

Simpson says, “Dr. Berkowitz explained the difference between fusion and replacement and told me about the benefits and risks with the newer replacement procedure. I was confident about getting the replacement. And I was right. The pain is completely gone. And recovery has been easy. No physical therapy and I was only off work for two weeks.”