Following a serious rugby injury 40 years ago (collapsed scrum, trapped at the bottom, dislocated knee and torn ACLs) I was offered conservative or radical treatment: I opted for conservative therapy, which meant a Robert Jones bandage, and analgesia. No rest, as I was a junior hospital doctor. That went pretty well for around 35 years, but having the build of a rugby playing man (loose-head prop) meant that the inevitable was merely postponed.
So, I have now had 2 total knee replacements as an NHS patient. The surgery and care was excellent, and I am recuperating, but it is quite difficult not being in charge. I suppose that, as the years progress, I will have to get used to the change in relationship with my doctors (my GP now was a GP Registrar in my practice many moons ago). It isn't easy being passive, and having to rely on others' decisions.
I suppose that makes me a Jobbing patient.
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Oh dear, a blast from the past "Robert Jones bandages". I used to put these on patients post meniscectomy. Always knew when it was done correctly - the nurse was sweating and the patient was screaming.
They say doctors make the worst patients ;-)
Interesting experience :)
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