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Total Knee Replacement Referral

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freestork
freestork

I've just returned from my doctor after an appointment to review my knee x ray they've come back as moderate to severe arthritis and my doctor has now filed the referral to hospital for knee replacement. He has upped my pain relief but has said I could wait up to 18 weeks for an appointment with Wirral NHS still things are finally moving

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  • jenny47422
    jenny47422 freestork

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    The waiting is the worst part. You just want to get it over and done with so you can get on with life. I waited 12 months to see the surgeon and finally on the list for tkr which will be a further six months. My xray shows bone on bone, no wonder the pain!! The cogs of the wheels turn very slowly in Qld Australia. 
  • freestork
    freestork

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    Update to my original post have received a letter from GP today to say my referral been marked urgent and I should receive my initial appointment with consultant by 2nd November. Routine appts now 22 week wait.
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