MRI Review – why is it important?
The goal of the MRI Review is to provide complete and detailed information about patient’s condition that will further enable the orthopedic doctor to form an accurate diagnosis and recommend a proper treatment.
At Manhattan Orthopedic Care the MRI Review can be part of the initial appointment with Dr. Armin Tehrany or can be part of the appointment for a second opinion. Either way, the MRI Review is a crucial step in the process of diagnosing a patient.
Second opinion
At Manhattan Orthopedic Care, we completely understand the importance for the patients to feel confident with the diagnosis they are provided with, as well as with the treatment they will proceed with. Therefore, we offer a Second opinion appointment with Dr. Armin Tehrany, where patients can discuss their doubts and concerns about their condition or diagnosis.
When should patients ask for a second opinion?
Requesting a second opinion is a common practice among patients. Unless the patient’s condition or injury is life threatening and they require an emergency care, then the patient is a perfectly good candidate for a second opinion.
Inquiring a second opinion is necessary when:
- Surgery is said to be the only treatment available for the patient
- The patient suffers a complex knee or shoulder condition or a severe knee or shoulder injury
- The patient is told that there is no treatment available to improve their condition or address the injury
- The patient is not comfortable with the impressions and diagnosis from the doctor
- The patient is not given detailed and clear answers to their questions about their orthopedic injury or condition
- The condition returns shortly after the course of treatment
- The symptoms keep occurring, but the doctor can’t find the cause
- The patient feels their condition or injury is incorrectly diagnosed
- The doctor does not understand why the treatment is not working
The benefits of getting a second opinion
After a Second opinion appointment, patients feel more confident to make a decision on the next steps for treatment and recovery, which is one of the greatest benefits of asking for a second opinion.
Furthermore, the list of benefits also includes:
- It can confirm the diagnosis
- It can remove all doubts and concerns the patient has regarding the diagnosis and the treatment plan
- It can provide more exhaustive answers to patient’s questions about the condition or the treatment