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Spinal reconstruction surgery gives
Robert Florindi another shot at living
straight up and pain free
BY HOLLY COOPER FORD

Justin Smith,
MD, UVA Health
spine surgeon

" When I first saw Mr. Florindi,
he was having back pain as well as
burning and cramping in his legs
that was pretty severe, and he felt
like he was pitching forward, " says
UVA Health spine surgeon Justin
Smith, MD.
Florindi's official diagnosis: stenosis, or narrowing of the spinal canal,
along with flat back, or fixed sagittal

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imbalance. Degenerative spine problems like these are common in older
adults, Dr. Smith says.
The spine is a puzzle of pieces
that fit together just so. Over time,
they can shift and change. The disks,
or cushiony pads between the vertebrae, can slip or compress. The ligaments that hold bones together can
thicken and bulge into the spinal

A SECOND SHOT

Unfortunately, one less-than-perfect
surgery of the spine can lead to more
complex problems. For Florindi, an
earlier surgery performed at a hospital close to home in 2016 resulted
in his limited and painful mobility. " A previous surgery for spinal

PHOTO BY JACKSON SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY

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obert Florindi, 71, of Bristow, Virginia, wasn't ready to
pack up his clubs or let pain keep him off the course.
Fortunately, the retired telecommunications professional
found someone to help him get back in the swing.

canal. And osteoarthritis can lead
to protruding bone spurs and can
erode protective cartilage between
the bones.
All of these issues can cause
uncomfortable side effects, namely
back pain, leg pain, and numbness
or tingling. Some people find relief
from medications, steroid injections
or physical therapy. But when those
therapies are no longer effective,
surgery is often the next course
of action.



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