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    Second Opinions

    For those back and neck pain sufferers who have exhausted nonsurgical treatment options, spine surgery may be the next step in resolving a spine problem. Because spine surgery is a serious decision, it is a good idea to obtain a second opinion.

    A second opinion from Summit Orthpatient exam summit spine care st paul minneapolis minnesotaopedics can provide you:

    • Determine if you have considered all possible treatment options and if there are any other non-surgical options can relieve symptoms without the need for surgery.
    • If spine surgery is necessary, what type of spine surgery should be performed. You many not need a complex fusion procedure that was initially recommended.
    • Are you a candidate for new artificial disc technology that would provide a better outcome.
    • Do you qualify for minimally invasive spine surgery in day surgery, and be home later that same afternoon, for a faster recovery and return to activity.
    • Could you benefit from a second opinion? And is it worth the time and expense to travel to a spine center?

    Complete the Second Opinion form below to describe your case. After learning of your condition, the specialists at Summit Orthopedics can advise you if a second opinion would be helpful and worth the expense.

    Second Opinion Form

    Fill out the information below to request a second opinion.

    Your Name
    First
    Last
    Contact Information
    Phone
    Email Address
    Your Symptoms
    Which of the following best describes your symptoms?
    How long have you suffered from these symptoms?
    Do you have pain radiating PAST your knee and elbow? yes no
    Does your leg or arm ever go numb? yes no
    Have you had back or neck surgery before? yes no
    Does your back or neck pain wake you up at night? yes no
    How many pills do you take each day for pain relief
    Work Information
    Which of the following describes you currently?
    Did your back or neck injury happen at work? yes no
    If you are not working, how long have you been off work because of your back or neck injury?
    Accident Information
    Was your injury the result of a car accident or other trauma? yes no
    Attorney Information
    Was an attorney involved in your case? yes no
    First Opinion
    Did you receive a first opinion? yes no
    If so, what type of procedure has been recommended to you?
    Describe the treatments you have received to date, including PT, injections, or surgeries:
    Other Information
    What else should we know about your case?

    About Summit Spinecare | Spine Center approach to back and neck pain | Patient Success Stories | Spine Surgeons: Dr. Paul Hartleben | Dr. Bryan Lynn | Dr. Nicholas Wills | Nonsurgical Spine Physicians: Dr. John Dowdle | Dr. Thomas Cesarz | Dr. Kristen Zeller | Anatomy Library | Back and Neck Pain Prevention | Spine Pain Relief | Symptoms Chart | Educational Resources | How to Lift | Spine Conditions: | Back Pain | Neck Pain | Degenerative Disc | Herniated Disc | Spondylolysis | Spinal Stenosis | Scoliosis | Bone Spur | Spine Tumors | Back and Neck Pain Treatment | Spine Surgery | Contact Summit Spine Care | Woodbury Minnesota Location | Forest Lake Minnesota Location | Hastings Minnesota Location | St Paul Minnesota Location (near Saint Paul Cathedral) | Eagan Minnesota Location

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    Click here to view resource books on spine problems, what causes back pain, what causes neck pain and when to see the doctor.

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    Summit Orthopedics

    Summit Orthopedics is geared to the convenience of the patient. In addition to our orthopedic & sports medicine physicians, we provide spine care, hand care, pain care, joint replacement, physical therapy, X-ray and MRI diagnostics. For work-related injuries, our subsidiary Minnesota Occupational Health can help there, too.

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    Home Remedies

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    At Summit Spinecare we develop home exercise programs that are customized for an individual's specific back problem. These exercises can make the back stronger, more flexible and resistant to injury. Click here to learn more.

    Minimally Invasive Surgery

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    New spine surgery instrumentation & techniques enable Summit Spinecare surgeons to make smaller incisions to access the spine. This means a less painful rehab after surgery, and a fast return to work. Click here to learn more.

    Video Library

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    Click here to access a narrated video library and print handouts that show what causes back & neck pain, and how various spine surgeries are performed.

    Exercise Library

    Exercise Library for back and neck pain

    Click here to see exercises that help you relieve pain symptoms and make your back stronger, more flexible and resistant to future strain.

    Anatomy Library

    Anatomy Library for back and neck pain

    Click here to see medical illustrations that show common spine problems and the pain symptoms they can create.

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