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Posted on Feb 20, 2019, 3:37 pm
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I'm 52 and have a 3.8CM Length Discrepancy on my Left Leg due to motorcycle accidents when I was around 16-17.  I'm in discussions w/ a local (US) surgeon to have the Precise Nail/Stryde surgery performed.

My concerns:
1. I'm being told this is Out Patient Surgery (23hrs post-op observation and them I go home).
 - From my research, I was expecting AT LEAST a 2 -3 day In Patient Hospital Stay. Initial PT, Pain Management and Observation.

2. I was contacted telling me my Insurance has approved the 'Out Patient' surgery and when would I like to schedule the surgery.
 - No consult past the 15 min initial office visit where I was told about the Precise Nail.
 - There has been no discussion regarding post-op care (PT, Stretching, Pain, Follow-Up Appts, Home Care requirements, etc..)

Am I missing something? Should I be concerned about the apparent lack of experience dealing with this type of surgery and/or patient care?

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Posted on Feb 25, 2019, 5:19 pm
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Quote from: myloginacc on February 22, 2019, 02:42:52 AMCould any vet provide additional opinions?

Thanks @myloginacc, I would definitely appreciate hearing from someone with any first-hand experience!

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