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Support Groups for Unsuccessful Knee Replacements

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@grandpun
Hello,
and thank you for your reply. I’m not sure how to private message you. I am interested in at least have another orthopedic review my diagnostic images and records. However, I can’t help but feel apprehensive due to the obvious unspoken code of silence between physicians / surgeons and how they use dismissive language to make a patient appear as if they are imagining things or somehow overly emotional, in addition, they minimize or soften the blow with colorful language that almost hides the seriousness of the implications of that error when writing clinical notes / reports that reveal another colleague / brother’s error. I’ve seen it first hand. It’s very frightening to think they will cover for the error of another doctor, that affects the life of an innocent and trusting patient. I’m so devastated and feel completely betrayed.

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@yavet50 I can sympathize with your feelings of being betrayed by member of the medical community. Please don't give up. Some years ago, I had an awful experience with a surgeon over recalled hip implants. But with the assistance of my PT, we found an awesome new doc 15 years ago - in the same practice - and I still rely on hom today.

One thing I feel led me to being seen by the new doc was my Dad's advice - "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar" - instead of criticizing the bad doc, I carefully articulated how "I do not feel I am getting the care I need..." and then listed the factual disconnects between his care and my expectations

As a new member, you cannot send private messages to @grandpun for a period. Mayo Connect does this to protect members from sacmmers or people with bad intentions.