Back Surgery Brings Relief for Daily Living

Her search for world-class spine surgery brought her back home.

Back in 2017 when even the smallest tasks caused her severe pain, Vivian went to see her doctor who told her she would need back surgery. "I couldn't put my left foot on the floor", recounts Vivian.

Fortunately, Dr. Andrew Casden, a top spine surgeon from New York City who had successfully operated on her years ago, had just joined the White Plains Hospital Center for Orthopedic & Spine Surgery. Vivian rejoiced, "Yes! I don't have to go into the city. He's here."

Dr. Casden and his partner Dr. Jared Brandoff performed a minimally invasive procedure which required much less involvement of the muscles around the spine. This eliminated Vivian’s pain and got her back on her feet the same day.

Immediately follow the surgery, Vivian recalls, "I was in tears. I don't have pain!" Now, Vivian can enjoy gardening and vacations with the grandkids once again.

"The care that I received was stellar. There's no other place I would have gone" says Vivian.