GP's succinct view of Orthopaedic Doctors
Slosh
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I quote
" If they can't mend you or cut bits off you then they're not interested "
" If they can't mend you or cut bits off you then they're not interested "
He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
Julian of Norwich
Julian of Norwich
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Totally agree. I saw an Orthopaedic Surgeon last year about my hip bursitis and, although a very pleasant man, the very first thing he said to me was "You know that there is no surgery that will help, don't you?".
Although he gave me a second steroid injection (didn't work) and referred me to physio, it was the rheumatologist I eventually saw who decided to give me a stronger steroid injection. This resulted in some relief from the pain I had had for over a year. She also diagnosed the fibromyalgia straight away.
Meg0 -
I used to know a lady who worked on the desk. She said orthopaedic guys had a reputation for being the most bad-tempered. I think I got lucky. All mine have been great.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
I must admit that since becoming an "interesting case" I see more experienced members of my consultants team if not himself, and get listened to more.He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
Julian of Norwich0 -
stickywicket wrote:I used to know a lady who worked on the desk. She said orthopaedic guys had a reputation for being the most bad-tempered. I think I got lucky. All mine have been great.
I've seen 4 orthopaedics and I can't say that any of them have been grouchy. One of them (foot and ankle specialist ortho) is sooooo handsome and kind.0
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