Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines
Document onset, severity and location of pain or weakness, radicular distribution if present, history of birth trauma/dystocia and previous treatments.
Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit
The Pediatric Neurosurgery Service can be reached via M-LINE at 1-800-962-3555. Ask to be connected to our offices, to the pediatric neurosurgeon on-call, or to a specific surgeon (Dr. Muraszko, Dr. Garton, Dr. Maher). Office voicemail is checked frequently and calls are returned within one hour during normal business hours. Calls outside of business hours are referred to the neurosurgery resident on call.