GP's succinct view of Orthopaedic Doctors

Slosh

I quote
" If they can't mend you or cut bits off you then they're not interested "

Starburst

Slosh wrote:

I quote
" If they can't mend you or cut bits off you then they're not interested "

I feel this way too. I declined another orthopaedic referral because my opinion is that surgeons like to do surgery.

Megrose489

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.

Meg

stickywicket

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.

Slosh

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.

Starburst

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.