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Workers Compensation

Post date August 6, 2021

Workers
Compensation

The dedicated Worker’s Compensation Department at TSAOG Orthopaedics is committed to treating your employees and returning them to work as quickly and safely as possible.

To refer a worker’s compensation patient to TSAOG Orthopaedics for consultation, treatment, or impairment rating, please print and complete our WC REFERRAL FORM and fax it to us at 210-582-2697. You can also refer a patient by phone by calling (210) 804-6815.

Additional Onsite Services

OrthoNow – Walk-in orthopaedic urgent care available Monday-Saturday
Designated Doctor / Independent Medical Evaluation examinations
Industrial Rehabilitation Program featuring:
- Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs)
- Work Hardening
- Work Conditioning
Electromyography / EMGs
Pre-Employment FCEs and EMGs

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BOOK an appointment: (210) 396-5256

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WorkSmart at Grayson Heights

OrthoConnect Telemedicine

Post date August 5, 2021

OrthoConnect
Telemedicine

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Visit with your doctor and get the answers you need from the safety of your own home!

All non-urgent orthopedic concerns are now eligible to be scheduled for OthoConnect telemedicine consultations at TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine.

More information coming soon.

What is OrthoConnect Telemedicine?

Telemedicine is the process of using HIPAA compliant video applications to conduct appointments between patients and healthcare providers.

At TSAOG, we call our telemedicine service OrthoConnect because it connects you with your orthopedic physician and allows you to get the care you need, when you need it, from anywhere.

Why Telemedicine?

The benefits of telemedicine include safety and increased access to care for patients. At TSAOG Orthopaedics, the health and safety of our patients, our providers, and TSAOG is always our top priority. As we work to address the threat of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to provide options for our patients to get the care that they need in a safe and timely way to that respects social distancing guidelines.

Telemedicine consultations are the best way to do that for patients with non-urgent orthopedic concerns.

Who Can be Seen Via OrthConnect?

All non-urgent orthopedic concerns are now eligible to be scheduled for telemedicine consultations.

OthoConnect consultations might include:

Discussing your new or existing musculoskeletal concerns with your provider
Checking your range of motion
Ordering any imaging or labs you might require
Reviewing the results of your previously ordered tests or scans
Monitoring your medications
Post-operative check ups

How Much Does it Cost?

Telemedicine consultations are billed to your insurance the same way that a visit to your doctor’s office would be, so your financial responsibility will vary based upon your individual insurance coverage. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many commercial insurers have agreed to waive patient cost sharing for these appointments, but we encourage you to verify your plan’s individual coverage for telemedicine prior to your appointment.

If you are uninsured and paying our of pocket for your telemedicine consultation, your cost would be $75 for a new patient or $50 for an established/follow up patient visit.

How Do I Schedule an OrthoConnect Appointment?

To schedule an OrthoConnect telemedicine consultation, please call us at 210-281-9595.

What Happens After I Schedule My Appointment?

After your appointment is scheduled, someone from your provider’s team will call you to prepare you for your appointment. The team member will ask you what kind of device you have available for the appointment (smartphone, tablet, laptop/desktop computer) so they can determine the best way to connect with you.

You will then receive an email inviting you to join your telemedicine visit and, when instructed, you will click the link to connect with your doctor.

To make the most of your OrthoConnect visit, please:

Allow access to the camera and microphone on your device.
Select an area with a strong and reliable internet connection, either through WiFi or a data cable connection.
Choose a private location with good lighting and minimal distractions.

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210-804-5400

800-445-4263

(Toll Free)

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Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Post date August 5, 2021

Ambulatory Surgery
Centers

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Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Centers

Our surgery centers combine the latest in advanced equipment, technology and facilities with a friendly and supportive atmosphere for your surgical care.

TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine now has two Ambulatory Surgical Center(s) (ASC) designed to address the needs of patients in a one-stop setting by providing licensed, certified staff specializing in orthopaedic care. Simply put, your health is our mission. For this purpose, our physicians have assembled a Total Care approach to enable the finest outcome for your care. Both ASC’s are accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Ridgewood Orthopaedic Surgery Center of San Antonio Features:

Outpatient surgical care
Eight state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with:
- High Definition scopes and cameras providing surgeons with digitally enhanced images to better repair damaged structures
- Streaming capabilities for distance learning among medical professionals
MRI
CT and X-Ray capabilities

The Orthopaedic Surgery Center of San Antonio Features:

Outpatient surgical care
Six state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with:
- High Definition scopes and cameras providing surgeons with digitally enhanced images to better repair damaged structures
- Streaming capabilities for distance learning among medical professionals
MRI
CT and X-Ray capabilities

Ridgewood Orthopaedic Surgery Center

19138 U.S. Hwy 281 N
San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone: 210-253-2660

The Orthopaedic Institute

400 Concord Plaza Drive, Ste 140
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Phone: 210-253-2660

WorkSmart

Post date August 5, 2021

Industrial
Rehabilitation Program

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TSAOG’s WorkSmart Industrial Rehabilitation Program focuses on the physical and behavioral rehabilitation of injured workers. Our goal is to return employees to the workplace in a safe and rapid manner using job-specific rehabilitation techniques.

Question about our program? Call 210-396-5256

Who We Are:

Our Industrial Rehabilitation Center team is composed of licensed professionals providing high quality physical and behavioral care in an industrial rehabilitation setting. We strive to improve the work ethic of injured employees and return them to a healthy and employable condition so they may successfully rejoin the workforce.

What We Do:

Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) – An FCE is a comprehensive screening method used to determine an employee’s mobility, strength, endurance, and ability to perform work related activities. These evaluations are conducted over 3 to 5 hours and gauge an employee’s readiness to return to work.
Work Hardening – When an employee has been out of work for several months due to a work-related injury, illness, or surgery, there can be a loss of physical stamina. This program therefore utilizes individually designed strength training, aerbic endurance, mobility exercises and work task simulations to re-condition the patient. A typical session is a 2-3 hours, two to three times per week spanning up to 5 weeks.
Work Conditioning – Just as with work conditioning, this program includes physical conditioning for strength, endurance, and mobility. It also has an emphasis on simulating specific job functions to help reintroduce the employee into the work environment. Work Hardening includes both a physical and psychosocial component, where a licensed Professional Counselor is available to assist with any personal or stress factors which are being experienced by the injured worker. It is indicated for individuals who have a greater gap between their current ability and their job’s requirement. Typical duration is 3 – 4 hours/session, three to five visits per week spanning up to 7 weeks.
Functional Job Descriptions (FJD) – This service drastically improves the accuracy and validity of an Employer’s Position Descriptions. A licensed staff member will visit the worksite to make an inventory of processes/duties of each specific job desired which will also include taking measurements of weights, forces, heights, distances. This data can be used to better determine whether an applicant is able to perform the job and/or able to return after an extended absence from illness or injury.
Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET)/Fit For Duty (FFD) – During the hiring process, applicants often undergo criminal background checks and drug screening. For jobs which require heavy lifting, material handling, endurance, and mobility, it is also advantageous to include physical testing to ensure the applicant has no issues in performing the rigor of these positions. Similar reasoning applies for an employee who has been absent for an extended period because of injury, illness, or surgery to ensure their safe return to work. A validated Functional Job Description is required for POET or FFD design unless the employer has current performance requirements elucidated. POETs and FFDs do not require Physician Referral, although if the applicant/employee/evaluator has concern, medical clearance may be required.

Do I Need Industrial Rehabilitation?

If you have suffered a work-related injury and have not been able to return to work following traditional physical therapy, your doctor may recommend industrial rehabilitation to facilitate your recovery. This type of program is a unique form of therapy referred to as either work hardening or work conditioning.

Being off work for an extended period of time often results in deconditioning, which basically means that your body has adjusted to reduced physical activity during your recovery and now is having a hard time readjusting to the physical demands of your job. Activities to which you were accustomed before your injury may now be difficult to perform. Working for an entire day may seem impossible. You may still be experiencing some pain and feel uncertain about what activities you can safely perform. You may either be unable to return to your former employment or be required to return to a level of activity that is less strenuous than that of your previous employment requirements. Deconditioning is often not effectively treated using traditional physical therapy and this is where job-specific rehabilitation techniques can help.

Patient Education

Visit OrthoIllustrated.com to learn about orthopedic conditions and treatments, watch medical animations and more.

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Refer a Patient

To refer a patient to the WorkSmart Industrial Rehabilitation Center program, please complete our Therapy Referral Form and fax it to our team at 210-396-5309.

Your WorkSmart Team

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Orthopedic at Brooks City Base

Mission Trail Medical Plaza
3327 Research Plaza, #215
San Antonio, TX 78235

Workers Compensation

Additional Onsite Services

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WorkSmart at Grayson Heights

OrthoConnect Telemedicine

More information coming soon.

What is OrthoConnect Telemedicine?

Why Telemedicine?

Who Can be Seen Via OrthConnect?

How Much Does it Cost?

How Do I Schedule an OrthoConnect Appointment?

What Happens After I Schedule My Appointment?

Book an Appointment

Ambulatory SurgeryCenters

Orthopedic Outpatient Surgery Centers

Ridgewood Orthopaedic Surgery Center of San Antonio Features:

The Orthopaedic Surgery Center of San Antonio Features:

Industrial Rehabilitation Program

Who We Are:

What We Do:

Do I Need Industrial Rehabilitation?

Patient Education

Refer a Patient

Your WorkSmart Team

Darrell Gerik, PT OT FAAOMPT

Adrian Rodriguez, PTA

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Therapy

More Information Coming Soon.

Your Orthopedic Therapy Options:

Hand Therapy (HT)

Physical Therapy (PT)

Industrial Rehabilitation (IR)

Patient Education

Your Therapy Team

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Orthopedic Back & Neck Surgery Center

Conditions Treated and Procedures Offered:

Back and Neck Orthopaedics

Patient Education

Your Orthopaedic Back and Neck Surgery Team

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PainManagement Doctors

Conditions Treated and Procedures Offered:

Back and Neck Orthopaedics

Patient Education

Your Pain Management Team

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Your FirstChiropractic Visit at TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine

What to Expect?

Discussion of History

Physical Exam

Diagnostic Imaging

Review with Physician

What Does Chiropractic Care Cost?

Back and Neck Orthopaedics

Patient Education

YOUR CHIROPRACTIC CARE TEAM

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ChiropracticSpecialist

Why Chiropractic Care?

Conditions Treated

Common Treatments

Spinal Manipulation

Flexion-Distraction

Back and Neck Orthopaedics

Patient Education

Your Chiropractic Care Team

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Back andNeck PAIN SPECIALISTS

Back Pain Specialists in San Antonio, TX:

Back and Neck Orthopaedics

Patient Education

Your Back and Neck Team

Workers
Compensation

Questions?
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OrthoConnect
Telemedicine

Ambulatory Surgery
Centers

Industrial
Rehabilitation Program

Pain
Management Doctors

Your First
Chiropractic Visit at TSAOG Orthopaedics & Spine

Chiropractic
Specialist

Back and
Neck PAIN SPECIALISTS