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Considering Shoulder Replacement due to Osteoarthritis
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Feb 19 4:44pm | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
I'm upset because when I saw my surgeon on February 28th he said it was going to be a labrum repair and arthritic cleanup I just saw the forms for the surgery that I have to sign off on it says total shoulder replacement. When did this change isn't it due diligence to tell a patient when a different decision has been made I don't understand and I'm frightened.
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Did you have some xrays, CAT scan or MRI after talking to him that he may have viewed and not had a chance to speak to you about? If not, then this really needs to be cleared up about why he would order that type of change without discussing it with you first. Is there a chance that the office staff may have messed up and given you the wrong forms? For sure you have the right to demand answers.
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You obviously need to get more information about why the procedure was changed and talk to a medical professional about your fears. Good communication between doctors and patients is important.