Dr. Armin Tehrany during an MRI Review
Prior to recommending a treatment, we need to be familiar with all significant details related to the patient’s condition or injury. Therefore, we take a detailed health history and perform a thorough physical examination, which always includes an MRI Review. Even though we are able to form a diagnosis based on patient’s history and physical exam alone, the MRI scan immensely helps us to fully understand the condition and guides us in recommending the best treatment to proceed with.
Our patients’ convenience is our top priority, and for this reason, we made the MRI Review a simple and easy process. It can be part of the initial appointment with Dr. Tehrany, or it can be completed separately. During the appointment with Dr. Armin Tehrany, patients who already have an MRI scan need to bring it along as long as the MRI scan is performed within the last 12 months.
For patients with an older MRI scan, or for patients without one, we will recommend the type of MRI scan based on their needs (closed MRI, open MRI, MR Arthrogram), as well as the best MRI facility. Moreover, we will assist with scheduling the MRI scan appointment. We value the time of our patients, and our same-day-policy for completing the MRI scans enables us to offer an immediate follow-up discussion. During the MRI Review, Dr. Tehrany carefully analyzes the MRI scan images and reports. Afterward, he thoroughly explains the results to the patient. At the same time, patients have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the next steps.
If for any reason the patient is not able to visit Manhattan Orthopedic Care for an MRI Review, we offer a phone review at the most convenient time for the patient. Prior to the phone appointment, we will need the patient to send us a digital or print copy of the MRI scan. After we receive the MRI scan, we will then schedule the phone call during which Dr. Tehrany will discuss and explain the findings from the MRI, and he will recommend the treatment to proceed with.
- 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
- 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