Prior to the appointment, what happens during a spine injury evaluation before the crew arrives on site?
Movement assessment starts the evaluation, and Premier Injury Specialists then reviews your history, performs a physical examination, and checks nerve function. The clinician asks about the crash and symptom changes. Findings guide the discussion about care, which may include injections, nerve blocks, follow-up, or detailed medical documentation.
How should I prepare before my first injury visit?
Medical records, medication details, crash information, and a symptom timeline help prepare you for the first visit. Bring imaging reports if they are available, but do not delay care while searching for them. Write down pain locations, numbness, weakness, and movements that affect your symptoms.
Which treatments may follow a spine assessment?
Treatment may include conservative care or an interventional procedure that matches the examination findings. Options can include epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, occipital nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and joint injections. The clinical plan depends on your condition, symptoms, and medical history.
Can I schedule without a referral after a crash?
Most patients can schedule an evaluation without a referral. Our team reviews the reason for the visit and gathers the information needed for care. Attorneys may also refer clients and coordinate documentation directly with the practice. Patients can request a free consultation before discussing treatment.
Why might pain spread into my arm or leg?
Pain can spread when an irritated spinal nerve sends symptoms along the arm or leg. A clinical examination checks sensation, strength, reflexes, and movement to assess that pattern. Tell the care team about new weakness, increasing numbness, or trouble controlling bladder or bowel function.
What part of treatment changes the final cost?
The selected clinical services and procedures are the main cost drivers. An evaluation may involve history review, examination, documentation, or discussion of interventional care. Procedure choice, medical records, and billing arrangements also matter. Premier Injury Specialists offers free consultations so you can discuss the care plan before treatment.
Can same-day evaluation be available after an accident?
Same-day evaluations are often available for patients who need to discuss an auto accident injury. Availability depends on scheduling and the clinical details of the request. Lovejoy patients can ask about an evaluation for whiplash, back pain, neck pain, or nerve symptoms when they contact the practice.