“You have the knees of an 80 year old”- how to react to what you’re told about your x-rays and exactly what you need to know about your options with Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT

Please listen to episode 54 FIRST: X-rays and MRIs do not decide surgery, what you need to know before you make a decision https://www.buzzsprout.com/1886674/episodes/11934530

In this episode Dr. Alyssa, PT discusses 4 patient stories of what they were told about their x-rays and how they moved forward to success. Without the right direction, looking at an MRI or x-ray can be scary- especially if you’re told you are bone on bone or “have the knees of an 80 year old”. You’ll hear each short story as well as her commentary on how to open the discussion up with your doctor/surgeon, who else to get an opinion from, and how to advocate for yourself.

Here are the 4 scenarios discussed:

1. Being told you are bone on bone
2. Advocating for PT first to avoid surgery
3. The “pain is in your head” conversation
4. “You have the knees of an 80 year old”

Learn how to respond and what questions to ask in each scenario.

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This episode is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Kuhn and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Move Well Age Well, LLC and Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any conclusions drawn, services or product you obtain through this post, video or site.