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Going to an orthopedic specialist for kneecap injury

  • 17-10-2011 10:38pm
    #1
    Fr33thinker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭


    Is this worth it? I went to my doctor, who referred me to physio. Now, I've been doing physio for months and it's helped but it's still pretty bad. For anyone who's ever been through something similar, is it worth seeing an orthopedic specialist? I have recently been referred and it will be months before I'm seen, but I'm unsure about how high my hopes ought to be. My physiotherapist said they'd probably refer me back to physio.


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  • #2
    SuprSi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,951 ✭✭✭SuprSi


    It depends on the injury. If the physio hasn't fixed it, you could have a tear or something that may need surgery. I had keyhole surgery done about 18 months ago on a troublesome knee injury that didn't heal, despite many physio and related sessions. After the surgery, it disappeared and hasn't reoccurred again.

    They'll most likely refer you for an MRI so the whole process can be pricey, especially if you don't have health insurance (pricey even if you do!) but it could be worth it. Again it depends on the injury - the consultant would be able to tell you though.


  • #3
    kennyb3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,724 ✭✭✭kennyb3


    what exactly is the injury? You may need a better physio or you may need something more drastic, all depends really.


  • #4
    Fr33thinker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭Fr33thinker


    Patellofemoral pain, according to my physiotherapist. I've had it for 10 months to the day today. The physiotherapist thinks they'll just refer me back to doing physio, but I mean it's been 10 months. I don't know what it would take to warrant trying non conservative measures.


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