Second Opinion
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Aleman33
- Posts: 20
- Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2010 4:56 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: Brachial Plexus injury, 7/23/10, can't move arm.
Second Opinion
Hi everyone. I'm trying to find out how to go about getting a second opinion. My accident was Aug 2010, had a nerve graph on Feb 2011 at Duke, NC. I seen improvement on shoulder and bicep. My tricep is strong and I can bend my elbow with the palm of my hand facing down. I recently went to an 8 months follow up (8 hours drive) and it went bad. First of all, the doctor confused me with another patient, checked my vision, told my there was not brain tumor anymore and left. I was like WTF? Really confused. All that took about 20 seconds. Then his intern came back and told me to wait. Doctor came back, check my arm for another 15 seconds and told me to come back with another EMG in 6 months. Eight hours drive for an app that lasted less than one minute. I don't think he even read the EMG I faxed him a week before the appointment. So I need a second opinion, just not sure how to go about it or if my insurance will cover it. So if anyone has any idea I would be greatly appreciative. Thank you so much and God bless.
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geomand1
- Posts: 10
- Joined: Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:47 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: my injury occurred Jan 18
Re: Second Opinion
if i where you ide find another specialist that takes your insurance and they can file appeals for it.
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hilltopfwb
- Posts: 82
- Joined: Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:50 am
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: May 24, 2008 an 88 year old lady did not see me and pulled out while I was riding my 06 HD Street Glide. The accident resulted in 9 broken bones and brain hemorrhaging. The accident's most serious results was two avulsions confirmed in my C6 & C7 vertebrae. In Oct of 08 Dr. Li of Wake Forest University performed nerve transfer lasting around 8 hours in surgery. I have limited use now of my left arm. It took until July of 09 before it moved at all, and now is moving limited. I experience burning pain in my left hand, staying busy helps keep the mind off of burning. I visited the Mayo Clinic May, 2010 and consulted with their brachial plexus team. May 1, 2012, I underwent a muscle transfer at Wake Forest University. This surgery was deemed a success and I have more movement in my arm.
- Location: Fuquay Varina NC 27526
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Re: Second Opinion
I am guessing you are close to NC. I had my surgery by Dr. Li at Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. He is from China and is an excellent surgeon. When I first went to the Mayo Clinic, they all knew of Dr. Li and spoke extremely highly of him. I am waiting now for a muscle transfer by him as well. He takes the time needed and gets to know his patients. I believe you would be pleased. Not sure how close you are to Winston Salem but I highly recommend him. Feel free to write or even call me with any questions. 919-812-8582