Yarome Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Nothing critical or "gross", but it's a pretty long drive down the hill and wouldn't mind a second opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 We don't like to give medical advice through a forum. It is really bad because anyone can use that advice and if so,etching bad happens my malpractice insurance won't be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpydoc Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 There are probably more than a few lurking around here and there but most are probably retired like I am and so far away from patient care we would be an unreliable source of information. I retired in 2007, a lot has changed since then. And as Ronbo said above anyone still actively practicing ethically should not be giving medical advice outside of a legitimate Doctor-patient relationship. Indefensible in today's malpractice environment. Hope you can find a legitimate source of sound medical advice, Best Wishes, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'm certainly not going to hold anyone to their word and don't believe in today's litigious society, but if there is one out there that might give a wisdomed word or two I would sure appreciate it. If it's broke I'll make the drive, but I really don't think it is and splinted it for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I'm certainly not going to hold anyone to their word and don't believe in today's litigious society, but if there is one out there that might give a wisdomed word or two I would sure appreciate it. If it's broke I'll make the drive, but I really don't think it is and splinted it for the time being. Hold it up to the monitor's screen so I can do a remote x-ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted January 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Hold it up to the monitor's screen so I can do a remote x-ray. One of the refurbished HP tablets I picked up from woot has a finger scanner dohickie.. will that work? You'll probably charge me though! How many pounds of jerky is this going to set me back?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpydoc Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 Yarome, if your problem is indeed orthopedic in nature as you intimate above an accurate diagnosis in most cases will require a careful examination and usually imaging of the injured area. Back in the day I saw patients who came into the ER and didn't think they were seriously injured, but the exam and/or x-rays proved otherwise. As much as you would like a remote answer to your question chances are it will require an in person evaluation of your situation. I don't mean to sound like I don't care about your plight or want to help you but giving medical advice in this manner has the risk of being a significant disservice to the patient. Best Wishes, Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted January 30, 2016 Report Share Posted January 30, 2016 I worked in an er in Tombal. Our policy was that anyone that Cale in with a closed head injury got a ct. I was amazed at the number of subdural hematoma we life flighted put of there. What appeared to be minor injuries with no loc. Most er's would not have done a ct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KodiakJack Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I have been injured many times and x-rays have found fractures I didn't think I had on three different occasions. Get one it is the only way you will know for sure. Later, J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted February 2, 2016 Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Just checking, how are you doing today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted February 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Just checking, how are you doing today? Not too shabby. I won't be driving anywhere anytime soon, but it coulda been worse. Thanks for the great info. Sure wish I had an electric coffee grinder about now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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