Always consider a second opinion
Posted on February 20, 2012 - Filed Under Education | Leave a Comment
If you have been given the diagnosis about a injury that will require surgery you should always get a second opinion. There are several reasons why:
Newer technology
Updated guidelines and procedures
Clinical data available
Specialists vs Family Practice
If you are being advised that you need surgery you would obviously want to have a physician that has done the procedure hundreds of times. For example, minimally invasive spine surgery is now available at select specialty clinics where they have the latest technology and surgical procedures. These specialized clinics are becoming more popular as people seek out several options.
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