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Robert’s Discectomy Patient Story

Prior to coming to Dr. Girardi, I tried chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy, muscle relaxers, and steroid injections, none of which worked. Dr. Girardi is fabulous. I had seen two well-known surgeons who both said that I should have...read more


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Christine’s Posterior Spinal Fusion Patient Story

In October 2024, I started to experience lower back pain. The pain became progressively worse to the point where it became debilitating. I finally went for an X-ray and MRI, which confirmed that my L4 was completely out of...read more


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Steven’s Microdiscectomy Patient Story

Prior to contacting Dr. Girardi’s office, I tried my regular stretching and yoga, then advanced to consulting a local orthopedic surgeon friend and a back/pain management physician out of desperation, followed by weeks of PT with endless icing and...read more


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How to find the Best Spine Surgeon in NYC

Finding the best spine surgeon in New York City begins with understanding what qualities define excellence in spinal care. The ideal surgeon is not simply skilled with a scalpel, but someone who combines technical expertise, diagnostic precision, and a...read more


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James’ Laminectomy Patient Story

Starting in late January 2024 I wound up getting sciatica in both of my legs and buttocks. I chalked it up to my doing a lot of different things after Christmas, taking down decorations, going up into my attic...read more


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James’ Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) Patient Story

In 2015 I wasn’t able to walk more than 2 NYC blocks because of severe back pain. In 2016 I had seen 2 other surgeons from different hospitals that said they couldn’t find anything wrong with my back. When...read more