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Medical Chronology — Smith v. Pacific Medical Center
MAR 15, 2025
Emergency Department Admission
Pacific Medical Center — ER. Chief complaint: neck pain and headache following MVA. Imaging: CT cervical spine negative for fracture. Diagnosis: Cervical strain, concussion. Discharged with NSAIDs and muscle relaxants.
MAR 17, 2025
Primary Care Follow-Up
Dr. Sarah Chen, MD — Patient reports persistent headache and neck stiffness. Orthopedic consult ordered. MRI cervical spine authorized. Prescribed PT 3x/week for 4 weeks.
MAR 24, 2025MRI ResultsPacific Imaging Center — MRI reveals C5-C6 disc herniation with mild cord compression. Neurosurgery referral placed.
🔍 Key Finding: C5-C6 disc herniation confirmed on MRI. Neurosurgical intervention recommended. This represents a significant escalation in treatment trajectory and damages.
APR 2, 2025
Neurosurgery Consultation
Dr. James Wilson, MD, Neurosurgeon — Recommends anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) at C5-C6. Surgery scheduled. Patient informed of 6-8 week recovery period.
APR 10, 2025
Pain Management Referral
Dr. Lisa Park, MD — Pain management evaluation. Epidural steroid injection administered C5-C6. Patient reports 40% pain reduction post-injection.