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Posted 6/29/2013 12:22 AM (GMT 0)
I picked up a copy of the second opinion report regarding my tkr.  I am not sure what I am going to say to my

Dr.  The plain view xrays show the knee cap is not tracking properly and that is causing alot of pain and

and crunching in the knee.  The plastic is also fractured and the metal implant on the upper bone hangs over

too far beyond the bone which is causing pain and inflamation.  The tkr is a failure. I now need a new

replacement.

Why would my Dr. not be honest with me and just say that he can no longer help me?  He does not know I went

to get a second opinion.  I am upset with him because his response to my complaints was to just go and join a

gym.

Any responses would be appreciated.

 

Posted 6/29/2013 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
I have been following you along for awhile now. I remember you went for a 2nd opinion and found out why you were hurting so bad. Of course your can take your report & go back to the surgeon and he will say well this is how I see things. He most likely will try his best to cover his tracks. I know you don't want more surgery but if you have this redone think about how much better off you will be. Did you like the 2nd opinion dr well enough to let him do surgery?

You certainly have every right to be upset with the surgeon. We place our trust in these drs that they know what they are doing and will do right by us. When they don't it just puts a sour taste in your mouth towards any dr. I think knowing you can be much better of having this fixed would be my motivation to have it redone.

Take care....Susie
Posted 7/1/2013 4:47 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Susie for responding.  Actually the Dr. I went to see has done surgery on me before but moved out of

state and is now back in California.  I trust him 100% and would have had him do my tkr if he had not moved.

I am going to move forward with another revision but first have to have the go ahead from my spine surgeon

since I went to him about my back hurting due to the way I have been walking.  He referred me to this Dr. not

knowing he had done surgery on me previously.

Once again, thanks.

Posted 7/1/2013 5:01 AM (GMT 0)
So sorry to hear that your surgeon messed up your tkr the first time. Today, Drs really take for granted the trust we place in them. It sounds like you will have to go thru another surgery ((( hugs))).

As to what to say to your surgeon, I would recommend you get your total medical records from your 1st Dr and the hospital records where the surgery was done. I would then seek advice from a malpractice attorney and find out if this Dr has had issues with prior patients.

Mind you, I'm not suggesting you sue him straight out but, IF, he has a record of doing tkr on others that have had to be replaced, you may want to consider taking action. Would you want to hear of others going thru all he's put you thru again and again? I know I would do anything needed to stop a Dr from hurting other patients, if I knew they were causing the issue with their care. Plus all the needless suffering he's put you thru.

I hope your spine Dr clears you for the surgery and you can get it done soon. Like Susie said focus on how much better you will feel once you get it done. Will watch for updates and will keep you in my prayers.

Hugs,
Barbara
Posted 7/1/2013 5:06 AM (GMT 0)
Susie,

Sorry you are in this situation in the first place. That doctor-patient relationship is one built on trust, and the patient has to trust the doctor (after all, he/she has the skills).

Malpractice cases are difficult to win, really depends what state you live in. Many of the contingency attorneys like to cherry pick cases. If a death is involved, much easier to get a settlement.

I am nearing the end of 3 years in my case, which was considered a no-brainer from the start, but 3 attorney firms later, its still up in the air. SC has terrible malpractice laws they almost always favor the doctor. That make sure of that. However, I never intend to give up.

Good luck to you

david
Posted 7/1/2013 10:49 AM (GMT 0)
I hope you can get clearance to get your surgery soon. I would report him to the medical board even if you decide not to sue.
Posted 7/1/2013 12:39 PM (GMT 0)
You have a lot to consider and clearance for surgery would be a first step for you....My suggestion would be to try to find the best knee doctor in your state and get his/her opinion.
Many Many well wishes and Prayers are with you. Do keep us posted as we do care.
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