Boston Red Sox star pitcher Curt Shilling has a new shoulder problem. Twice before, Shilling has ended up in the operating room for his throwing shoulder. Now he is having a new pain in the shoulder, and it's becoming controversial how much treatment is appropriate. It doesn't help that his personal doctor and his team physician disagree.
Many patients know this all too well. They have an orthopedic condition and receive a treatment recommendation. To be sure what they are told is appropriate, the patient seeks out a second opinion and hears something that sounds completely different. This is this unusual? Not at all.
Many, if not most, conditions have treatment options, and determining the best option is a matter of opinion. Not everyone agrees as to what the best option may be. If you find yourself facing conflicting opinions, here are some suggestions:
- Ask your doctors about the other opinion, why did he/she say something else?
- Consider another opinion, but be careful of seeking too many opinions--it can get confusing.
- Take your time. Seldom do controversial recommendations require immediate action.
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