Choosing a Spine Surgeon

SPINE SURGEONAre physicians who havecompleted additional years ofmedical training in the treatment and diagnosis ofspinal disorders likeosteoporosis, stenosis, spinaldeformity, herniated discs,osteoarthritis, fracturedvertebrae, tumor infections,congenital abnormalities andspinal deformity.

SPINE SURGEON

Most spine surgeonare eitherneurosurgeons ororthopaedic surgeonswho are fellowshiptrained in spine.

QUALITIES OF GOOD PHYSICIAN

QUALITIES OF GOOD PHYSICIAN

1. Must be board certified and fellowship trained in spine

2. Devotes at least 50% of his practice to the treatment of spinal condition

3. Must be comfortable to be with

QUALITIES OF GOOD PHYSICIAN

4. Must be knowledgeable on the latest technologies and techniques in spine surgery.

5. Must inform you about the coverage of your medical insurance

6. Recommended by a reliable source like primary care physician or relative or friend,.

AVOID SPINE SURGEON IF1. Discourage or won't

allow second opinions.2. Suggests exploratory

surgery. With the present complex imaging technology, this is rarely necessary.

3. Does not answer your questions efficiently

AVOID SPINE SURGEON IF

4.Trying to influence your decision to undergo surgery.

5.Bypasses traditional treatment options

6.Is not concern about the techniques, outcomes, expectations for recovery and costs

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN CONSIDERING SPINE SURGERY

1.Know the reasons why you are having chronic pain

2.Get a referral to a good spine surgeon

3.Be well prepared for your medical consultation

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN CONSIDERING SPINE SURGERY

4.Evaluate the referred spine surgeon

5.Compare what you know with reliable, objective details about surgery

6.Be certain on your decision to undergo spine surgery or not

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