Patient Stories

When I needed back surgery I chose the INI Spine Institute Parimala Raman of Peoria suffered from severe back pain that made it difficult to stand up or walk. She visited major medical centers in Minnesota and Missouri – each time she was told her condition was too complex for surgery. Then she met neurosurgeon Dr. Daniel Fassett and the team at the INI Spine Institute. Now Parimala is standing tall, pain free and enjoying life. Watch Parimala's story

Particia Thomann suffered from a severe spinal deformity that made it difficult for her to walk; until she was referred to the INI Spine Institute and neurosurgeon Dr. Daniel Fassett. Watch Patricia's story

Deborah Meyer was four years into her treatment for breast cancer when she began having pain in her lower back. Within a few months, the pain was traveling down into her leg. An MRI confirmed Meyer's fears: The breast cancer had spread, causing a tumor on her spine. After about a year of treatment, the cancer appeared to be gone-but the pain persisted. Read Deborah's Story

A car accident left Larry VanDyke with a broken back and ultimately a severe spinal deformity that left him hunched over and left him in intense pain. He also had difficulty walking and sleeping.

Watch Larry’s amazing story of recovery