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Surgical Consultation for conditions in the neck, middle back and lower back • What surgical option makes sense? • Among the different operative choices, what are the risks, and benefits of each choice? • Are there different anatomic approaches or techniques that apply to my problem? Arm, Leg, and Walking Problems from the Spine • What is the diagnosis? • How do my symptoms relate to a diagnosis? • When should I have diagnostic tests and what diagnostic tests should I have? • What are the treatment options? Second Opinions for Worker's Compensation Patients • Symptom Analysis • Diagnosis Review • Treatment Assessment Agreed Medical Examinations for Spine Problems • Independent objective review of spine problems (Neck, Upper Back, Lower Back) • Independent opinion for diagnostic and therapeutic strategies Second Surgical Opinion • Do you need an operation? • What are the non-surgical options? • What are the possible surgical tactics? • What clinical characteristics do you have and how do they effect the outcome of a spine operation? Second Opinions for HMO Patients • Access to information for the best diagnostic and treatment options • Am I receiving the information I need to make an informed decision? Independent Medical Examinations for Spine Problems • Independent objective review of spine problems (Neck, Upper Back, Lower Back) • Independent opinion for diagnostic and therapeutic strategies Agreed Medical Examination for Spine Surgery • Independent objective review of decision making process for recommended spine operation • Independent review of indications for proposed spine surgery • Independent review of recommended operative technique Neck, Middle Back, Lower Back Problems • What is the diagnosis? • How do my symptoms relate to a diagnosis? • When should I have diagnostic tests and what diagnostic tests should I have? • What are the treatment options? Second Opinions for Managed Care Patients • Independent objective review of spine problems (Neck, Upper Back, Lower Back) • Independent opinion for diagnostic and therapeutic strategies Independent Medical Examination for Spine Surgery • Independent objective review of decision making process for recommended spine operation • Independent review of indications for proposed spine surgery • Independent review of recommended operative technique Consultation for Exam and Treat in Worker's Compensation Patients • Examination to offer potential exam and treat status |