Symphonic Musician needs your help Save Oscar’s Mobility

Hello, my name is Oscar. I am 43 years old. I am an orchestral trumpet player, for more than 15 years I was part of the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, representing Venezuela in thousands of concerts around the world. Today I need your help, due to the economic situation my country is going through, I cannot afford the materials for the arthrodesis I need for my spine surgery. I have been diagnosed with a lumbar disc herniation at the L4-L5 level, accompanied by grade I spondylolisthesis at the L5-S1 level. This has caused severe compression of the lumbar nerve roots, causing constant pain, loss of mobility, and paresthesia. My condition has been evaluated by the medical team, who has indicated the need for imminent spinal surgery.

The procedure requires:

• L4-L5 discectomy

• Decompressive laminectomy

• Placement of instrumentation (screws, rods, a cross connector, and a specialized cage)

For several months, I have been suffering from severe lower back pain, which has progressively intensified, radiating to my left lower limb and accompanied by neurological symptoms such as tingling, loss of sensation, and difficulty moving normally.

Furthermore, for a year now, I have been experiencing unexplained urinary symptoms: difficulty initiating urination, a sensation of incomplete emptying, pain and burning, and taking a long time to empty my bladder. After several urological studies, everything points to these symptoms being related to the nerve compression caused by my herniated disc, which increases the urgency of surgery to avoid irreversible damage.

Unfortunately, I do not have sufficient financial resources to cover the costs of this medical intervention. The procedure, along with preoperative examinations, hospitalization, and recovery, involves a significant amount that I cannot afford at this time. I have sold the few valuables I had to begin raising the money, but I still have a significant portion missing.

I humbly request your help to cover the costs of this operation, which represents a vital opportunity to regain my health, functionality, and personal autonomy. I am willing to provide any additional information if required.

I deeply appreciate your attention and the opportunity to be considered for your donations. At this time, any help is of great value to me and my family. I say goodbye with gratitude and hope.

PD: I am only requesting the amount for the arthrodesis materials.