Re: appointment with orthopedic surgeon
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 22 Nov 2000 11:02:52 -0600 (CST)
Hi Tina,
Many times, actually most times, Orthopedic Surgeon's like to review the
x-rays themselves. I've had many x-rays done, and when it came to
anything that was possibly, or was, orthopedic in nature, the Orthopedic
Surgeon ALWAYS wanted the x-rays to read himself. Yes, a Radiologist is
trained to read them, and probably hasn't missed a thing, but that is
just the way Orthopods are. Hey, you never know, something could have
been missed, and this Orthopedist is going to pick it up!
I hope your appt. goes well.
Happy Thanksgiving!
--
Robin
At Tue, 21 Nov 2000, Tina wrote:
>
>My doctor's office called today to tell me they got me an appointment to
>see a local orthopedic doctor for the severe hip/pelvic pain that I have
>been experiencing for 12 years.
>
>Once again I was informed to bring my x-rays of my pelvic region, hips
>and upper thigh area with me.
>
>My question is this, if the initial report from the radiologist is that
>all of the views are normal, what is there left for the ortho to do?
>
>I mean what else is there for them to look at? Why won't they listen to
>me when I tell them all of the other crap that is going on? Why do I
>have to see every doctor under the sun before they do something? I
>realize that they have to rule out every possible angle? But the x-rays
>were normal, it was the ultrasound of my uterus that was not normal.
>
>I know that I am venting, but I am TIRED OF BEING POKED, PRODDED, AND
>THE LIKE with no explanation to show for all of it.
>
>Thanks for listening.
>
>--
>Tina
>
--
~Robin~
I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
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