When to consider a second opinion after back surgery?
When to consider a second opinion after back surgery?
When to consider a second opinion. It is also good to get a second opinion if the initial back surgery did not work and another surgery is being proposed. This advice is especially true if it involves fusing further segments of the spine. Often, if the initial fusion surgery does not work, further surgery will not be helpful.
What kind of Doctor do you go to for a second opinion?
Lisa Sullivan, MS, is a nutritionist and a corporate health and wellness educator with nearly 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. People make mistakes every day, and doctors are not immune to this fact.
When to get a second opinion for an undiagnosed illness?
Get a second opinion if your gut reaction tells you something is off. By all means, if you are not comfortable with the diagnosis or the recommended treatment, get a second opinion. You should never agree to a procedure or treatment plan when you don’t feel good about it. Trust your gut and gather more information.
What happens when you get a second opinion?
A 2017 study of 286 patients conducted by the Mayo Clinic found that as many as 88% of patients looking for a second opinion will leave the office with a new or refined diagnosis. Meanwhile, 21% of the people will leave with a “distinctly different” diagnosis.
When to consider a second opinion. It is also good to get a second opinion if the initial back surgery did not work and another surgery is being proposed. This advice is especially true if it involves fusing further segments of the spine. Often, if the initial fusion surgery does not work, further surgery will not be helpful.
Can a second opinion be better than the first?
Be aware that it is a common phenomenon that the second opinion has a tendency to sound smarter than the first, when in reality it may or may not be better. In the end, you need to go with your gut. Which doctor do you trust, which approach makes sense to you?
Why do some surgeons refuse to do spine surgery?
In the end, surgeons decline to offer elective spine surgery because they cannot predict a good outcome, or the procedure desired is experimental. Frankly, it is my opinion that surgeons who refuse elective surgery are probably trying to do what is best for their patient.
What are the risks of having another spine surgery?
Keep in mind that your risks increase with another surgery. Your surgeon will have to take into account your previous instrumentation and fusion when planning the surgery. However, with careful planning, your surgeon can figure out how to work around your previous surgery in a way that addresses your current pain.