The orthopedic doctor is considered one of the integral components of a medical team when treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions. For proper restorative care to occur, at many times it is imperative for the chiropractic and orthopedic doctor to consult together to help determine the proper course of treatment. These referrals or consults may be for surgical candidacy, referral due to fracture diagnosis, discussion of special imaging studies, or further follow-up during rehabilitative post-operative period.
Chiropractic Doctor
The chiropractic doctor is also considered a pain management doctor but without administration of medicine. The chiropractic doctor is considered a primary health care provider whom is responsible for completing initial examination procedures and carrying out rehabilitative treatment protocols in order to eliminate pain and restore proper function. In cases where patients do not respond to chiropractic rehabilitative treatment, consult with any of these doctors may be indicated.
Pain Management Doctor
The pain management doctor whom is responsible for administering injection therapy also plays a crucial role in patient case management. This doctor plays a pivotal role in decreasing pain in patients when all forms of conservative care have been exhausted. If the patient fails to progress to a satisfactory rate according to the primary care doctors’ standards, a referral for injection therapy may be indicated.
Podiatry
The doctor of podiatry is needed to co-manage many cases that involve foot pain, knee pain, and back pain. The doctors’ collaborative efforts in many cases may eliminate symptoms all together. Podiatrists can provide consult for orthotic inserts, conditions involving the toes, Achilles tendon conditions, minor surgical procedures, and much more.
Manipulation Under Anesthesia
This is another form of care that could be considered one of the final options before surgery is considered a high likelihood. The patient is unconscious while either pain management injection therapy is administered and/or chiropractic manipulation is performed in order to release tension within articular segments of axial or appendicular skeleton.
Medical Team
Orthopedic Doctor
The orthopedic doctor is considered one of the integral components of a medical team when treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions. For proper restorative care to occur, at many times it is imperative for the chiropractic and orthopedic doctor to consult together to help determine the proper course of treatment. These referrals or consults may be for surgical candidacy, referral due to fracture diagnosis, discussion of special imaging studies, or further follow-up during rehabilitative post-operative period.
Chiropractic Doctor
The chiropractic doctor is also considered a pain management doctor but without administration of medicine. The chiropractic doctor is considered a primary health care provider whom is responsible for completing initial examination procedures and carrying out rehabilitative treatment protocols in order to eliminate pain and restore proper function. In cases where patients do not respond to chiropractic rehabilitative treatment, consult with any of these doctors may be indicated.
Pain Management Doctor
The pain management doctor whom is responsible for administering injection therapy also plays a crucial role in patient case management. This doctor plays a pivotal role in decreasing pain in patients when all forms of conservative care have been exhausted. If the patient fails to progress to a satisfactory rate according to the primary care doctors’ standards, a referral for injection therapy may be indicated.
Podiatry
The doctor of podiatry is needed to co-manage many cases that involve foot pain, knee pain, and back pain. The doctors’ collaborative efforts in many cases may eliminate symptoms all together. Podiatrists can provide consult for orthotic inserts, conditions involving the toes, Achilles tendon conditions, minor surgical procedures, and much more.
Manipulation Under Anesthesia
This is another form of care that could be considered one of the final options before surgery is considered a high likelihood. The patient is unconscious while either pain management injection therapy is administered and/or chiropractic manipulation is performed in order to release tension within articular segments of axial or appendicular skeleton.