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Originally Posted by scooter
It's not just AB, I think it's Canada in general.
1. You make an appt to see the dr.
2. You get sent for x-rays.
3. You make an appt to get the result of the x-ray...not broken? Thanks doc.
4. You get sent to Physio
5. Physio doesn't work you make an appt to see the dr. again
6. You get referred to an ortho doc.
7. You wait 2 monthes till you get your appt date from the ortho dr.
8. 6 monthes later you get to see this "mythical" ortho dr.
9. You get sent for an mri
10. You wait 6-8 monthes then finally get your mri
11. You make an appt with ortho dr to get the results of your mri
12. He suggests arthoscopy surgery.
13. You enter the "wait list limbo"
You could get a surgery date anytime between now and a year and a half from now.
So good luck, perhaps AB is a little easier than B.C.
End rant.
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You can get a private MRI, sometimes same day or at least within the week.
If it is diagnostically relevant, the gubmint may refund the cost.