Accident Treatment Centers

10/13/2026

“REFERRED TO A SPINE SURGEON. DOES THAT MEAN SURGERY?”

Dr. Lauren Matteini: Seeing a spine surgeon doesn’t automatically mean an operation. The goal is to identify the problem and choose an appropriate treatment pathway.

09/30/2026

Does pain management just mask the pain?

Dr. Wajde Dabah calls that one of the biggest misconceptions about his field.

His approach:

Diagnose the problem.
Promote healing.
Restore function.

And sometimes that means acting as the “quarterback”helping determine how conservative care, medications, interventions, rehabilitation and other specialists fit together for that individual patient.

Pain management isn’t necessarily about covering up symptoms.

It’s about understanding why the patient hurts and what should happen next.

🎥 Dr. Wajde Dabah @ Midwest Vascular and Pain Specialists

09/25/2026

Don’t just skip to the impression.

An MRI report can contain important information throughout the entire report and understanding terms like bulge, protrusion and extrusion matters.

Radiologist Dr. John Aikenhead explains what attorneys should be looking for when reviewing an MRI report.

At ATC, this is why we believe strongly in communication between the treating provider, radiologist, specialist and attorney.

The imaging is one piece. Understanding how all the pieces fit together is what matters.

04/30/2026

Not all MRIs are created equal, and it can impact how clearly an injury is seen.

We help guide patients to the right imaging based on their situation.

If you’ve been in an accident and aren’t sure what to do next, we’re here to help.

03/23/2026

Trauma affects the nervous system, not just the body.

Therapy can help you:

Understand what you’re feeling

Identify triggers

Build coping strategies

Regain control

At ATC, we make sure patients are supported physically and mentally after an accident.

03/20/2026

No ER.
No clinics.
And sometimes — no doctor at the hospital.

Patients would just… live with their injuries.

No treatment. No follow-up. No answers.

And it really puts things into perspective.

Because here, we do have access.

But access alone isn’t enough.

What actually matters is:

Getting the right workup

Having coordinated care

Making sure everything is properly documented

That’s what really can drive your outcomes.

03/12/2026

Not all nerve pain after a car accident comes from a disc.

A lot of people assume radiculopathy only comes from a herniated disc.

But specialists often see different mechanisms after trauma:

• Direct nerve compression
• Traction on the nerve
• Inflammatory response affecting the nerve root

That’s why proper evaluation after an accident matters.

Symptoms can come from multiple sources, not just what shows up on the first scan.

03/05/2026

02/12/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐬? 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧.

One of the biggest misconceptions after an accident is that seeing a pain specialist = getting pain pills.

Not true.

In this clip, Dr. Pontinen explains how modern pain management focuses on:

✔️ Minimizing or avoiding opioids
✔️ Targeted interventional treatments
✔️ Regenerative options like PRP (platelet-rich plasma)
✔️ Supporting real tissue healing, not just masking symptoms

PRP uses your own blood, concentrates the healing components, and re-injects them to help areas like the neck after whiplash injuries.

Pain management today is about restoring function, safely and strategically.

If you’ve been in an accident, understanding your options matters.