North American Spine

I have been in chronic pain for many years and have not been able to find any help here in Canada. After doing extensive searching on the internet I found a website for North American Spine. After reading all the positive reviews and about the procedure they use (accurascope) I
was convinced I finally found some help, although at a huge cost. But I thought if I could be pain free any cost is worth it. When I first contacted them they called me within hours… I was amazed, as that does not happen here. They were so kind and were there to reassure me that I was going to be so happy with the results as I would not be in any more pain. I had my surgery date booked and paid for with a couple weeks (before you have time to change your mind). When I got to the clinic I was amazed at how efficient and kind everyone was. There are a few pre-​op test you have to have done, one called pain mapping. While this was being performed on me Dr. Burgher commented that he knew exactly what to do to fix me… I was ecstatic and so excited to have my surgery the next day. Since I was told I could travel home the next day I did. The flight was excruciating and was feeling nervous and was wishing I would have stayed in Az. longer as once I got home I was on my own. The pain got worse everyday and when I called the clinic they kept saying «give it more time». It has been two years since the surgery and I am in more pain now that ever. They called periodically for the first year and the last time I talked to them they said the surgery only works in 20% of people. I was furious and told them if I was informed of that prior to the surgery I never would have travelled all that way and paid all that money ($ 20,000 U.S.) I have not heard from them since. I am so disappointed and sad that they promote their accurascope as a miracle procedure then tell you after it’s not very reliable. And they are not willing to do anything to help you come back, all costs are on you. Be very careful.