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Donald Wagner

Stamford, CT

Patient image of: Donald Wagner

I was about to travel overseas when a disk problem flared up. I was having trouble sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time. So I was worried about the 30 hours of flying I was about to do. So I had the injection at 9 in the morning and was hopeful.

By Thursday, three days later, I forgot I had a back problem! Nothing bothered me and I ended up flying about 40 hours with no issue.

Thank you Dr. Massimi

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Stephen J. Massimi, MD

Stephen J. Massimi, MD

Spine and Sports Medicine Physiatrist

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