Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Spinal Tumors/Metastasis     Spinal Tumors/Metastasis Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines Referral to spine surgeon for 1) Pathologic fracture 2) Radiculopathy 3) For spinal cord compression/myelopathy please refer to cord compression page Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit MRI or CT Patient Education/Information (includes preps)   Appointment Timeframe 1) Urgent for progressive weakness 2) Emergent for paralysis/paralegia How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb External Patients: Patients must obtain and hand carry hardcopy radiographic studies (MRI/CT/X-rays) Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555 Patients: For first available spine surgeon: 734-936-5780 For specific physician please contact office directly Clinic Location Sites Taubman - Orthopaedic Surgery UM Consulting Physician Gregory P. Graziano, M.D. Rakesh D Patel, M.D. Revised on: 09/25/2009