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Conditions and Injuries We Review And Treat
- ACL Tears
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Meniscus Tears
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Neck Pain
- Bulging Disc
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Shoulder Osteoarthritis
- Hip Labral Tear
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Foot & Ankle Surgery Alternative
- Tennis & Golf Elbow
- TMJ Syndrome
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Regenexx vs. Others
Both radiologists and doctors can miss crucial information on your MRI or X-ray if they don’t spend enough time with you and analyzing your film.3,4,5,6 Imaging is very important, but it’s only one part of reaching a diagnosis.
This is why getting a second opinion from a Regenexx physician is different:
Regenexx | VS | Other |
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46 to 60 minutes with each patient. | Time with physician | 13 and 28 minutes with each patient.7 |
Four-part SANS physical orthopedic exam. | Examination | Traditional physical orthopedic exam. |
MRI, X-RAY, HD Ultrasound | Imaging technology | MRI, X-Ray |
Getting a second opinion can help you make the most informed decision about your health, especially when considering higher-risk treatments like surgery.
Regenexx procedures use your body’s ability to heal itself without surgery, resulting in shorter recovery times and fewer complications than invasive surgical procedures.
GET A SECOND OPINIONFAQs
Thinking about getting a second opinion can be stressful. It’s not uncommon for people to worry about offending their first doctor’s feelings, especially if they have to ask them to share medical records, imaging, and other test results.
While we can’t guarantee someone won’t get offended, it’s highly unlikely. Getting a second opinion is commonplace, particularly if the recommended treatment is highly invasive — like surgery.
Concerns about hurting your doctor’s feelings should not stop you from getting the best treatment for your injury or condition.
It’s wise to get a second opinion if:
- You’ve been told your options are invasive and high-risk, like surgery.
- You’re unsure about a diagnosis or treatment plan from your doctor.
- You aren’t satisfied with your current treatment plan.
- You felt rushed through your doctor’s appointment.
Navigating an unknown health problem or a new diagnosis can be overwhelming. Getting a second opinion — with Regenexx in particular — can give you options you didn’t realize you had.
People make mistakes every day — even medical professionals. Both radiologists and doctors can miss crucial information on your MRI or X-ray if they don’t spend enough time with you and analyzing your film, which is often the case in the modern healthcare system.4,5,6,7
Asking for a second opinion is the standard for many important decisions in your life. It should be no different with healthcare.
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References
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