I had an unusual accident...fell off the roof of my house in the Bahamas and spent a week recovering from broken ribs and bruised lungs in a Nassau hospital. On my return to Austin, I had a checkup by a lung specialist who noticed that i was holding my head strangely...he immediately ordered a CT scan which showed a cervical fracture at he base of my neck. \r
Within an hour, Dr.Tumu contacted me and arranged for immediate admission to Brackenridge Hospital . Dr. Tumu met with me, went over the scan and discussed the required surgery. He was very communicative and explained everything in a very professional and confident manner. I also had a respected Doctor friend of mine inquire about the Surgeons at Austin Brain and Spine, and found that they are regarded as the best.\r
I must admit I did not fully appreciate the skill required for this type of surgery until afterwards -seeing the extensive amount of hardware that was installed in my neck (around my spinal cord)...I almost passed out when I saw the scan! \r
The surgery and regular follow up with Dr. Tumu has been outstanding. In addition,during the surgery he noticed a bone density deficiency and sent me for additional treatments as well as physical therapy. I appreciate his attention to detail.\r
After a year, I am fully recovered. Without he quick and successful surgery , I could have been paralyzed.\r
Two lessons learned. One, do not have an accident in the Bahamas and Two, have Dr. Tumu do your spinal surgery.\r
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Pros: Outstanding surgical expertise , great support team
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