27Mar 2018 by Preferred SC Admin
FREE MRI Scan Review – Why Should I Get One?

FREE MRI Scan Review – Why Should I Get One?

Patients
If you saw a doctor about neck or back pain, they may have recommended that you get a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. These give your doctor a picture of your bones, joints, and soft tissue (e.g. muscle or cartilage) so that your doctor can diagnose the source of your neck or back pain. The scan can be used to identify the presence of a herniated disc, a pinched nerve, spondylolisthesis, or a number of other spine abnormalities that may be the cause of your pain. Why Get An MRI Scan Review? If you’ve already had your MRI scan, a doctor specializing in spine treatment can use your MRI image to determine the best treatment for you. Our spine doctors have been helping the Chicago and Orland Park communities get…
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20Sep 2017 by Preferred SC Admin
Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon Before Surgery

Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon Before Surgery

Patients
Questions to Ask Your Orthopedic Surgeon Before Surgery Going to a surgeon can be an intimidating process. You may feel a bit vulnerable putting yourself in their hands, especially when you don't know the surgeon well or don't feel well informed about your different treatment options. Below are a list of questions that you can ask your orthopedic surgeon to make sure that you are getting the best surgeon, understanding your condition, and selecting the right treatment option. About the Surgeon How long have you been in practice? Are you board certified? Have you seen this condition before? How many times have you performed the recommended procedure? Will there be other physicians assisting you in the operation? Are they board certified? Where can I get a second opinion? About your…
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14Aug 2017 by Preferred SC Admin
Surgery at ASC’s is a Better Alternative to Surgery in Hospitals For Many Patients

Surgery at ASC’s is a Better Alternative to Surgery in Hospitals For Many Patients

Patients
Surgery at an Ambulatory Surgery Center is a Better Alternative to Surgery in a Hospital For Many Patients Ambulatory or outpatient surgery centers (ASCs) are state-licensed facilities that perform single-day, outpatient procedures within specialties including orthopedic, gastrointestinal, pain management, and cosmetic medicine. Physicians at ASCs are the same ones you would see at a hospital, but they choose to perform your surgery at an ASC for the benefits outlined below. If you have a surgery coming up, ask your physician if it can be performed at an ASC. The Benefits of an Ambulatory Surgery CenterASCs are cheaper and have transparent pricing. Patients save over $5 billion annually in lower deductibles and coinsurance payments by choosing to have their surgeries in ASCs.1 Because ASCs are smaller facilities and perform a limited range of…
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