Rant & Maybe Seeking Advice
Hi! I recently found out I have hip dysplasia and I’m having a hell of time processing it and also trying to get an appointment with ortho.
I got my MRA done 4/1. Results showed a hip labrum tear and a labral cyst. Provider referred me to ortho for follow up, finally talked to ortho on 5/8. At this recent appt, I was told that the tear was the lesser of my worries because it turns out I have hip dysplasia. Because of this, the ortho has referred me to another surgeon to discuss next steps. He was very specific that I see this surgeon and that I make sure when I call to make the appt, that I don’t let the front desk or appointing people make an appt with any other surgeon.
Unfortunately, the soonest that surgeon is available is 8/28. Keep in mind that this appointment is JUST to discuss options. It’s not surgery.
I guess my main questions are:
Has anyone been in this type of scheduling nightmare? if so, did you just wait it out or did you seek another dr/surgeon?
What are your experiences with scheduling the actual surgery (PAO)? Like once you’ve talked to the surgeon and decided surgery was the path forward, was it relatively easy to book something soon? I understand that can be dependent on surgeon availability.
thank you in advance!!