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Spine Institute
Glendale Adventist Medical Center
1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 401B
Glendale, CA 91206
Ph: (818) 863-4444






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Spine - Cervical
Spine - General
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Yesterday I had a car accident when I was rear-ended at a stop light. I'm wondering if I should still go to the emergency room for a check up?

There are several ways to follow-up after a car accident. A medical exam is always a good idea to rule out fracture or neck injury. The first 24-hours is often the best time to do this. Early treatment for soft tissue injury may help prevent future problems.

Call your doctor and ask his or her best advice as to your next step. Emergency room visits are often much more expensive than an appointment with your medical doctor.

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