New Patient Information
We are honored and welcome new patients that entrust us with your care. To make the transition easier, we recommend bring these items to your first appointment.
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Insurance card
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Valid photo ID
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Referral form, if needed
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Relevant medical records
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List of any current medications
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Any concerns or questions you may have
Call our office at (573) 651 - 1687 if you have any questions.
Brace Care
This is a general guide of post-op brace use. Please follow differing instructions if given by the doctor.
Neck Brace:
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A neck brace must be work for 2-4 weeks
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During the 2-4 weeks, brace must be worn at all times, especially when:
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Doing any physical movement or activity​
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In a motor vehicle
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During sleep
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With physician permission, after 2 weeks the brace may be briefly remobed while sitting still
Back Brace:
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A back brace must be work for 14 weeks
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The brace must be worn at all times
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The only times it may be remobed is to shower, to use the restroom, and when lying flat in bed
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Bone Growth Stimulator
A Bone Growth Stimulator (BGS) is a device that emits electronic pulses that encourage bone cells to grow, which helps ensure a proper fusion.
A BGS should be used 30 minuets every day for 14 weeks.
How to use:
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Press the button. On the first press, numbers will appear, the first number is the # of times the BGS has been used, and the second # is how many times is should have been used.
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Place BGS over fusion site
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Press the button a second time, this will start the BGS and will run automatically for 30 minutes
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At the end of 30 minutes BGS will turn off automatically.
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A full 24 hours must pass before the BGS should be activated again
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repeat this process every day for 14 consecutive weeks.