Pre Surgical Psychological Evaluation
Psychological, neuropsychological, and pre-surgical psychological evaluations use various assessments to reach a diagnosis and determine a treatment plan that is tailored to an individual’s emotional, social, and behavioral needs.
Common Reasons for Referral:
- Failed Back Surgery
- Scar Tissue
- Refractory Angina
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Herniated Discs
- Spinal Stenosis
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Sciatica
- Reflex symptomatic dystrophy
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrom (CPRS)
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Osteoarthritis of the Spine
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Vulvodynia
What the service consists of:
A detailed report is composed for the referring physician which elucidates any behavioral or emotional problems that could impair a patient’s ability to function optimally following surgery, as well as recommendations for any pre-surgical interventions or post-surgical follow-ups.