Relationship Building
Dr. Basch finds that with relationship building he forms a much deeper understanding of his patients circumstances. By getting to know a patient on a deeper level, a person opens up emotionally and gives clues as to what is truly bothering them. This allows Dr. Basch to see the entire situation and treat them as a person, not just an injury.
It may not change Dr. Basch’s method of treatment, but it gives him and his patient a better understanding of their situation and a clearer picture as to what to expect during their recovery period.
Dr. Basch has patients from several years ago that many surgeons would have presented surgery as their only treatment option. With medication, along with other options, many have been able to control their pain and delay or totally eliminate the need for surgery.
The truth is there are no guarantees with surgery. The surgeon’s goal is designed for a positive outcome. However, it does not always work out that way. There are injuries where it’s obvious surgery is the only option but there are also many occasions where the answer is not so obvious.
In these cases, Dr. Basch will refer or recommend other types of treatment, such as chiropractic, physical and massage therapy, first. At the Spine & Orthopedic Center of New Jersey, surgery is always the last option.
