Specialized spine care for workplace injuries - with fast appointments, clear communication, and a focus on getting you back to work safely.
A spine injury at work affects everything - your ability to earn a living, support your family, and do the things you love. You deserve a surgeon who understands that and is focused on getting you better as efficiently as possible.
From lifting, repetitive motion, or sudden strain
From falls, impacts, or crush injuries
Aggravated by work activities and occupational strain
From prolonged sitting, lifting, or repetitive movements
We understand that efficient, high-quality care benefits everyone - you, your employer, and the workers' compensation system.
Injured employees seen within one week
Timely updates on diagnosis and treatment plan
Return-to-work projections based on job requirements
Work restrictions and functional capacity guidance
Our goal: Accurate diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and safe return to work as quickly as medically possible. We understand that efficient care benefits everyone involved.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about workers' compensation spine treatment
This depends on your workers' compensation plan and state requirements. In most cases, you'll need authorization from your employer's workers' comp carrier. Contact us and we can help you understand what's needed.
We prioritize work injury cases and typically see new patients within one week of receiving authorization.
Many work-related spine injuries improve with conservative treatment like physical therapy, medications, and time. Dr. Greenberg will give you an honest assessment of whether surgery is likely to help your specific situation.
This varies significantly based on your injury, the procedure performed, and your job requirements. Many patients having minimally invasive procedures return to light duty within 2-4 weeks. Dr. Greenberg will give you a realistic timeline based on your specific situation.
Yes. Clear communication with case managers, adjusters, and employers is part of our standard process. We provide timely documentation and are responsive to inquiries.
If non-surgical treatment doesn't provide adequate relief after an appropriate trial period, Dr. Greenberg will discuss surgical options. We offer minimally invasive techniques that often allow faster recovery and return to work compared to traditional open surgery.
We take the time to understand your injury, review your imaging, and perform a thorough examination. You'll leave your first visit with a clear understanding of what's wrong and what your options are.
Many work injuries improve with physical therapy, medications, and time. We'll recommend surgery only when it's truly likely to help - and we'll be honest about what to expect.
When surgery is necessary, we offer advanced minimally invasive techniques including endoscopic and robotic approaches. These often mean less pain, faster recovery, and quicker return to work compared to traditional open surgery.
We work with you, your employer, and your case manager to develop a realistic return-to-work plan. This includes light duty recommendations, work restrictions, and a timeline based on your specific job requirements.
Contact us today to schedule your evaluation. We'll work with your case manager to get you seen quickly.