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Joint Replacements | Last Active: Jan 11, 2023 | Replies (66)
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@auxiliary Have you spoken to your orthopedic surgeon about this, rather than your GP? I presume that you are on Medicare so you wouldn't even need a referral to see the surgeon and that doctor is the one who can best deal with this. I'm surprised that your GP didn't just tell you to call the other doctor.
I hope you do see a specialist and get some results that will help you. It's miserable to have constant pan.
JK
Hello @auxiliary, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear you have not been able to get any relief from the pain. I know I don't like the let's wait and see answer from doctors either. If it were me and I was having severe pain after falling and it keeps getting worse, I would request that my doctor setup an X-ray and possibly MRI. Here's an article that discusses the topic.
8 Most Common Knee Injuries from Falling: https://www.healthline.com/health/8-most-common-knee-injuries-from-falling#knee-injuries
If your doctor is not responsive, are you able to seek a second opinion with an orthopedic specialist?