X Ray Process Time Update. Sqad

[gsr600]

So after 3 wks not 2wks I have my results on the Knee,
no abnormality found,
but on the 5th July I had an Asperation done at my request,
(as the Nsaids had NO effect)
which has helped a lot -so on the19th July I have a follow up & see if anything shows up on the tests to the fluid taken, now all I need is better movement of the joint.

[Sqad]

Thanks for the update.

I presume that the X-Ray was a plain film and not an MRI scan.

[gsr600]

correct. no mention of MRI yet

[douglas9401]

Is this a normal time for doctors to give an xray the once over? I only ask because I had one done for a barium swallow and they were ready for me to take along to the doctor as I left radiology. He gave them a look and told me that there were no problems evident.
Mrs 9401 had a suspected break in her ankle and it was xrayed and diagnosis confirmed right away.
Are things different up here in the land of the tartan jockstrap?

[Sqad]

LOL...depends on the type of X-Ray, confidence of the doctor and if it is knocking off time.

The majority of X-Rays are obviously normal, the questionable ones can be re-assessed by a Consultant Radiologist, which may take time.

[douglas9401]

I'm obliged, o supreme medic. :)

[Eve]

They told me 10 days when I had my foot done before Christmas as my GP had ordered it. They couldn't tell me the results but I'm sure if it had clearly shown up something like a fracture they'd have sent me to A&E/Fracture Clinic.

Things seem to be a bit hammered the moment generally. I have found the referral out services to be fantastic, so quick with appointments and scans and brilliant staff. Same when I've had scans (foot & knee MRIs and kidney and gallbladder scans) done by Care UK/Alliance Medical.

Not sure what is going on with our physio unit though, referred back 25 April for my knee abnormalities which apparently got lost to re-referred 4 weeks later and still no letter through to ring and make an appointment. Previously you'd get a letter through within a few days and get an appointment within a few weeks. Maybe there's an injury epidemic going on!

Hope your knee is better soon!