piglet1979
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- Mar 18, 2015
Hope all goes well - we have been on our own little frustrating injury merry go round with doctors here - DS13 got injured at soccer 2 and a half weeks ago now. A kid kicked the ball which hit DS in the forearm and hyperextended his elbow - we visited Dr no. 1 next day who suspected a fracture - went for an xray - nothing showed up but they said due to growth plates it can be difficult to detect - but radiologist recommended MRI - Dr no. 1 tells me referral to fracture clinic is best and then MRI will have not cost to me - saying that if he referred me direct to MRI there could be a substantial out of pocket cost - so ok-ish with me - he puts DS in backslab cast with sling until fracture clinic. Fracture clinic made appointment for day 8 of being in backslab cast and day 9 after injury - Dr no. 2 takes of cast and examines DS who indicated some pain and reduced range of motion but not jumping out of his seat pain. So send us for xray no. 2 - whilst there the xray technician asks if DS has had the recommended MRI - I say no and explain why - after consulting the Radiologist after the xray she again strongly recommends MRI - suggest talk to the girls at reception about billing - was informed that it could be done with no cost as long as Drs referral says looking for fracture. So talk to Dr no. 2 in the afternoon after he gets xray results which again show nothing but follow up recommendation for MRI - Dr no. 2 says no clinical indications to warrant MRI and that the Radiology company are likely pushing the issue so they can get paid for an MRI and it is his job to not have the government charged for overtesting! So my response was I wanted best outcome for DS and did not care if it was a cost for the MRI to government. I reluctantly agreed to leaving it over the weekend and seeing how DS went with everyday use and pain - so of course DS had pain during use especially turning door handles, opening bottles etc and continued to have restricted movement - ring back the drs on Monday - go back to see Dr no. 3 late afternoon - who says ok lets get the MRI! got a lecture on how in the old days before MRI treatment would have moved forward from xray - I responded that is fine but no treatment options were given post xray except everyday use when if it was soft-tissue damage with continued restricted movement a PT was needed. Call the first MRI provider no appointments till Saturday! Tried another one had availability for Thursday - so yesterday afternoon had MRI - call from Drs at 5pm tonight saying come in straight away - guess what MRI picked up a fracture and he is now in a full cast for another 2 weeks!!!! - so to Dr. no 2 want to say - listen to your radiologists a little more they have experience reading the telltale signs in the xray that indicated need for MRI and no they weren't chasing $$ - it was his own practice who actually ended up with more government $$ for extra visits. And to Dr no. 1 we could have had the MRI 2 weeks ago if he knew to word his referral appropriately! Yep - I am frustrated that this should have been handled better.
This sounds so much like what we have been through. Although we don't get to talk to the Radiologist. If I think she just has a little bit of pain after PT I am calling back and getting her in. he did say an MRI is the next step.
Wow what a crazy day for you and the family! I'm glad you were able to get some answers on your daughters allergy(ish) issues.
Thank you! It has been a crazy week for her and us. I am ready to rest this weekend.