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Injury/surgery questions.

  • 08-08-2010 12:08am
    #1
    InjuredElmo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi,

    I was just wondering whether any of you that have attended SSC could tell me how long you waited to get surgery? I injured my knee during gaelic match & was told by A&E Doc'd that i had just strained the muscles :cool: but after several incidence of my knee given way by simple moves i knew i needed to get 2nd opinion. Went to see ortho surgeon locally who after several tests told me i had torn my ACL, PCL and cartilage and needed surgery on at least the ACL & cartilage. He doesn't do the ACL surgery and referred me to SSC to Dr Ray Moran approx 3wks ago. Just like to have rough idea how long it might take.


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  • #2
    Vorsprung
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,816 ✭✭✭Vorsprung


    Have you tried ringing SSC?


  • #3
    InjuredElmo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭InjuredElmo


    Vorsprung wrote: »
    Have you tried ringing SSC?

    Yes but i was unable to get a definate answer as his secretary wasn't available & receptionist was unsure of the waiting list of the particular surgeon. :confused: So i have emailed the secretary now so hopefully i'll get word in the next few days. If not i will ring again this week. Rather have a rough idea to book off work etc


  • #4
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    My wife has it done albeit 8 years ago and it cost €2500 then......


  • #5
    InjuredElmo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭InjuredElmo


    After Speakin To A Lovely Secretary I Was Informed The Average Waiting Time is 2-3months depending on surgery scheldule!! Not Soo Bad I Think!! Hopefully Get All Sorted By Nov!! :rolleyes:


  • #6
    Laney2010
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭Laney2010


    hi i tore my acl at a gaelic match two weeks ago and will have to get surgery. just wondering did you find out how much it is in santry and can you go public up there or is it just if you're covered by insurance


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  • #7
    InjuredElmo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭InjuredElmo


    yes - i have had my operation and all! you need to be referred to SSC via your G.P or a consultant in ur local hospital. The waiting list is approx 3-months from when they recieve your referral. I'm unsure of cost as I have insurance but I think its approx 3,500e for everything including MRI. Would reccomend SSC without any hesitation - very professional and efficent!


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