A True Patient Story Told by Ernie and His Girlfriend Tina

"I was asleep when the train derailed. My head hit the window and I woke up to mayhem."
~ Ernie

"Ernie called me from the scene of the accident. He said he was trying to help other passengers but was feeling pain and numbness in his back."
~ Tina

"It kept getting worse. For almost two years I had chronic shooting pain in my back and neck. I couldn’t sleep and working my construction job became unbearable. But the hardest thing was giving up playing soccer. That’s my love."
~ Ernie

"Finally, Ernie said he couldn’t live like this anymore. We went to see Dr. Chiurco, a well-known neurosurgeon. Since surgery was the only option to alleviate his pain, he recommended Dr. Tydings – an orthopedic spine surgeon."
~ Tina

"I can’t say enough about Dr. Tydings and his entire team. They changed my life. For the first time in longer than I could remember – I began to feel relief from the pain. I only wish I had had the surgery sooner."
~ Ernie

"Ernie really bonded with them. He has all their e-mail addresses and still talks to them today. He considers them more than his doctors – he considers them his friends."
~ Tina

"Today I am back to work and can sleep again. The pain has subsided, and my flexibility comes back more and more every day. I’m looking forward to drilling that soccer ball 70 miles an hour again!"
~ Ernie

"Even his follow up care has been great. It’s wonderful to see Ernie feeling better, and we’re grateful to the doctors who helped him. I would recommend Dr. Tydings and his team to any of my loved ones."
~ Tina

"I have such trust in Dr. Tydings, Dr. Chiurco and Dr. Blecher. I’ve actually relied on them for medical advice concerning other family members. They’re not just great doctors – they’re great people. I saw a special dedication. A dedication that was unconditional."
~ Ernie