Workers' Compensation Spine Care | Dr. Dwight Tyndall, MD, FAAOS

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How Dr. Tyndall Works With You

Workers' comp spine care touches a lot of people. Select your role to see what Dr. Tyndall offers you.

A Work-Comp-Friendly Spine Practice

The things the workers' compensation community needs most — built into how Dr. Tyndall practices.

Prompt Access

Expedited evaluations for acute spine injuries, so care — and the claim — can move forward without delay.

Clear Communication

Proactive work-status reports and treatment documentation for employers, adjusters, and nurse case managers.

Conservative-First

Non-surgical care is explored before surgery — a thorough, not surgery-first, philosophy.

Minimally Invasive & Outpatient

When surgery is needed, same-day minimally invasive techniques support a faster, safer return to work.

Ratings & IMEs

Permanent partial impairment ratings under Indiana's Worker's Compensation Act, plus IMEs and second opinions on request.

Experienced With WC

Familiar with pre-authorization, utilization review, documentation, and the realities of the claim process.

Interactive — click each step

The Injured-Worker Journey

Spine surgery referrals usually come after weeks of conservative care — here is how the path typically unfolds.

Every claim is different. This is a typical path, not a fixed timeline — Dr. Tyndall tailors care to each injured worker.

Common Work-Related Spine Injuries

Lifting, overexertion, repetitive strain, falls, and workplace accidents are leading causes of back and neck injuries. Dr. Tyndall evaluates and treats the full range, including:

Herniated Discs — often from lifting or overexertion, causing back, leg, or arm pain
Lumbar & Cervical Strains — soft-tissue injuries of the lower back and neck
Radiculopathy & Sciatica — pinched nerves causing radiating pain or weakness
Aggravation of Pre-Existing Degeneration — a work injury worsening prior wear
Compression Fractures — from falls or direct trauma
Traumatic Spine Injuries — from falls, vehicle, or equipment accidents

Herniated disc · Sciatica · Radiculopathy · Spinal stenosis · Minimally invasive surgery

Why Refer to Dr. Tyndall

Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
FAAOS, with over 20 years of specialized spine experience, including complex and revision cases

Minimally Invasive & Outpatient Focus
Tissue-sparing, same-day techniques that can support a faster return to work

Elite Training
NYU medical degree, Stanford residency, and a spine fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)

Lakeshore Bone & Joint Institute
Convenient Northwest Indiana offices in Crown Point and Schererville

Workers' Compensation FAQ

Yes. Dr. Dwight S. Tyndall, MD, FAAOS regularly treats work-related back and neck injuries and understands the workers' compensation process. He provides prompt evaluations, clear work-status documentation, a conservative-first approach, and coordinates with adjusters, nurse case managers, employers, and referring providers throughout the claim.

Dr. Tyndall treats herniated discs, lumbar and cervical strains, radiculopathy and sciatica, aggravation of pre-existing degeneration, compression fractures, and traumatic spine injuries from falls or workplace accidents. Most injured workers improve with non-surgical care; surgery is considered only when it is clearly the right answer.

When surgery is necessary, Dr. Tyndall specializes in minimally invasive and same-day outpatient spine surgery. Smaller incisions mean less muscle damage, less pain, and a faster recovery, which can support an earlier and safer return to work. Dr. Tyndall was the first spine surgeon in Indiana to use computerized navigation for outpatient minimally invasive spine surgery.

Dr. Tyndall can provide independent medical evaluations (IMEs), second opinions, and permanent partial impairment ratings under Indiana's Worker's Compensation Act, with thorough documentation to support fair and efficient claim resolution. Contact the office to confirm availability and coordinate scheduling.

Dr. Tyndall's office works to schedule spine evaluations for injured workers promptly, including expedited appointments for acute injuries. Adjusters, nurse case managers, employers, and referring providers can contact the office to coordinate scheduling and pre-authorization.

Yes. Clear, timely communication is central to how Dr. Tyndall handles workers' compensation cases. He provides work-status reports and treatment documentation to employers, adjusters, and nurse case managers so everyone stays aligned and the injured worker can return to work safely and as soon as appropriate.

Refer a Patient or Schedule an Evaluation

Injured workers, adjusters, nurse case managers, employers, attorneys, and referring providers are all welcome to contact Dr. Tyndall's office to coordinate a spine evaluation, IME, or impairment rating. Call today.

(219) 250-5035

Monday – Friday · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Crown Point Office

500 E. 109th Avenue
Crown Point, IN 46307

Schererville Office

833 W. Lincoln Highway, Suite 110
Schererville, IN 46375

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