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Consult Request Guidelines
for Spinal Stenosis/Neurogenic Claudication
Spinal Stenosis/Neurogenic Claudication
Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines
1) NSAID's
2) Flexion-based PT program
3) Epidural injection
Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit
1) MRI
2) CT/Myelogram if patient unable to obtain MRI
Patient Education/Information (includes preps)
Appointment Timeframe
1) Urgent with new onset of weakness
2) Emergent with associated bowel/bladder dysfunction
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