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Selecting the Right Orthopedic Expert to Handle Your Back or Neck Problems

So you’ve made the decision to undergo spine surgery. Your back and neck pain has persisted through weeks of conservative treatments and after careful deliberation you and your doctor have made the decision that spine surgery is right for you. The next step is finding the right orthopedic expert to provide you with pain relief once and for all. Yet, a quick search shows you that there are literally thousands of orthopedics surgeons across the country. How can you tell if you’ve picked the right one for your operation?

Helpful Tips for Choosing the Right Orthopedist

Here are some things to keep an eye on when selecting an orthopedic expert:

• Look at your doctor’s credentials. Make sure your doctor is board-certified and licensed and look at the diploma hanging on the wall. Did he or she graduate from a good medical school and have requisite experience?
• Do the back pain specialists in the clinic specialize in back or neck surgery? Orthopedists normally focus on one specific part of the musculoskeletal system so it makes sense to go to someone who is an expert on your condition.
• Decide if you like the doctor. You can’t be comfortable and confident in your surgery if you don’t feel the same way about your doctor. What does your gut tell you? Do you trust this person to completely and correctly treat your condition?
• Ask plenty of questions. This is a great way to gauge your doctor’s expertise and develop confidence in both the procedure and the doctor.
• Does your doctor seem to be up to date with both his or her equipment and knowledge of the latest procedures? You don’t want to receive an outdated procedure with old equipment.
• Talk to people and search the Internet. You might be surprised how quickly word gets around after a medical procedure. People are usually quick to recommend a great doctor and even quicker to warn of bad experiences.

Visiting Laser Spine Institute

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One final way to meet with an experienced and affable orthopedic expert is to contact Laser Spine Institute (LSI). Our internationally respected orthopedic doctors are at the top of the field of minimally invasive, outpatient endoscopic spine surgery. Contact LSI today to learn more about our staff and to receive a free review of your MRI or CT scan.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.