Lei Feng

For over a decade, I led a very active lifestyle - sport climbing, skiing, and backpacking were my passions. Then everything changed when I suffered a severe L2 chance fracture after a traumatic fall during a climbing accident. Despite undergoing initial spinal surgery, the persistent back pain was debilitating, preventing me from performing even basic daily activities, let alone returning to the sports I loved.

When x-rays revealed hardware loosening from my first surgery, I sought out Dr. Lovecchio after researching his impressive credentials. This proved to be the best decision I've ever made. Dr. Lovecchio willingly took on my complex case and recommended hardware removal, which initially caused me significant anxiety given my history of serious fracture and concerns about spinal stability.

What truly sets Dr. Lovecchio apart is his exceptional patient care. He patiently explained the risks and benefits of the procedure, and his extensive knowledge and abundant experience in spine surgery effectively addressed all my concerns. The surgery itself was remarkably successful, and my entire experience, including my hospital stay, was seamless.

I must also commend his secretary, Adalyn, who was incredibly responsive and accommodating throughout the process. When they discovered my hardware infection was worsening while waiting for my scheduled surgery date, she promptly arranged to move up the procedure to address the urgent situation.

The results speak for themselves - just two months post-surgery, my back pain has completely resolved. I'm finally on the path to recovery and, for the first time since my accident, have real hope of returning to the sports I love alongside my two young kids! If you're facing spine surgery, especially after a sports-related injury, you couldn't be in better hands than with Dr. Lovecchio and his team.