New to Knee Guru TPF on 5 Oct

[scooterboy]

I am new to this great site, my question is, I have been to my OS office twice and have yet to meet the doctor( is see the PA). Is this a norm out there with OS doctors.  I think a change is in my future concerning OS doctors.


My injury was caused by a 15mph scooter crash

[maryc]

Welcome scooterboy - you'll find a lot of information on this site - those of use with TPFs usually hang out around The Specialists Office ---> bone breaks around the knee.
As far as seeing you OS, I see the PA first for about 10 minutes then the OS for about 15.  The PA basically reviews the xrays, asking me about any changes and has me do some basic leg movements.  The OS usually manipulates my leg, goes over the xrays with me, discusses future treatment and answers my questions.  If I were you I think I would get an OS that actually wants to deal with patients.

[luckygrandma6]

This was happening to me. I saw the OS doctor before and after surgery and then got turned over to the PA's, where I might not have had my problem go on for so long if the PA's didn't keep telling me everything was fine. Finally I insisted on seeing the OS from now on and never again did they set me up with a PA. I told them if the OS has surgery etc, that they are to let me know and I'll change my appointment. You have this right and so tell them you only want to see the OS.

[scooterboy]

Thanks for the info,  I finally changed my OS and I am so glad.  My first visit was great the doctor explained everything to me.  In addition he perscribed some sleeping pills.  Finally a good night sleep.  I started PT today and it was a litte painful but it felt great. 

This is the best site ever,  Everybody give so much info.

Eric

[maryc]

Glad things are going better.  Having a doctor that will explain things to you really helps reduce your anxiety and improves your outlook.  Just a reminder, PT is very important to the recovery process.  Doing my exercises helped keep me sane, I actually felt that I was helping myself heal.   Follow your OS and PT instructions and you should be fine.

Sending healing rays your way