orthopedic examination as a second opinion

orthopedic examination as a second opinion

orthopedic examination As a second opinion, it can be used as a second opinion to assess an ongoing treatment. For example, to test them against the most up-to-date treatment guidelines. In addition, orthopaedic expertise is used in objection and appeal proceedings when the outcome of a previously performed expertise or assessment is in question. In the event of a conflict between an insured person and the insurer or between the employee and the company doctor, the person concerned can also take the initiative for a second opinion.
Our orthopaedists are aware of the statutory assessment frameworks and in that context have knowledge of insurance medical instruments such as the FML.

orthopedic examination As a second opinion, it provides clarity in:

  • questions about the presence or absence of an orthopedic disorder
  • determining functional limitations
  • determining usable possibilities
  • stagnating recovery or reintegration
  • the evaluation of previous treatments
  • identifying treatment options and reintegration pathways
  • determining the prognosis
orthopedic examination as a second opinion provides clarity

How does a orthopedic examination as a second opinion?

Application

Once we receive the request for a neurological consultation, we will contact the person requesting the examination. within one business day to schedule the examination.

The examination

The examination consists of two parts. In the first part, a detailed discussion with the orthopedic surgeon will take place in which your symptoms, the course of the symptoms and the situation in which the symptoms arose will be discussed. You will be asked about previous treatments, medication and the use of stimulants. Then there will be an extensive physical examination. The orthopedist will examine the parts of the body causing the symptoms, including reflex, bending, stretching and twisting tests. The total duration of the examination is approximately one to one and a half hours.

Additional research

If, after the examination, there is still uncertainty about the cause of the symptoms, the orthopedist may choose to request additional (imaging) testing such as an MRI scan. This will of course be discussed beforehand.

The report

The findings are presented in a report. This is sent to the person requesting  If the applicant is not a physician, the report will not be sent to the applicant but to the physician listed in the request form.

Information on progress

Our secretariat can inform you about the progress of the examination at any time.

Right of inspection and correction

The report is subject to inspection and correction rights. This means that, before sending the report to the applicant, the person concerned receives a copy of the draft report and can indicate whether there is an incorrect representation of facts. Depending on the context in which the examination takes place, the person concerned can also block the transmission of the report.