Any options for me?

[kujan]

I applied back in the summer of 2004 but due to a shoulder injury(dislocation) I sustained in 2001 I was turned down.  I was told to see my family doctor to get clearance, which I did.  Unfortunately, he believed that there was a chance I could dislocate it again even though he never took any x-rays or performed any tests.

Now, since then, I've done A LOT of rehabilitation on my right shoulder and haven't had a problem since I originally dislocated it back in 2001.  I work on it about 15 minutes a day, 3 to 4 times per week still. 

What I'm wondering is if there is a specialist, such as an orthopedic surgeon, I could see that clear me medically?  And if so, where would I go from there?

 

[dangerboy]

If you have paperwork from the surgeon saying your shoulder is healed then take it to the recruiting centre.  They are the ones that will have the final say in everything.

 

[CountDC]

I dislocated my left shoulder 5 times and sprained it once, had surgery to shorten the ligament as I have a groove worn in the bone and still jumped from reserves to reg f.

What does this mean?  See the recruiting staff..... and get a new doctor - making such a call without xrays and/or tests.

 

[the_girlfirend]

Hey!

If you have never had to deal with an orthopedic surgeon before... you might have a really hard time getting an appointment, because they are really busy.

I would recommend seeing a "physiatre" instead (I am not sure what it is in english) but they are specialists of muscles, bones, and articulations...

"Physiatry is the medical specialty for the prevention, diagnosis and medical management of musculoskeletal pain and problems, including the spine (together with the bone marrow and nerves), bones, muscles, tendons, joints, vessels and the brain. The lesions may result from an accident, disease, congenital malformation, or from a sports or occupational activity. The specialty also deals with the rehabilitation of these patients and indicates whether surgery may be necessary." quoted from l'association des médecins spécialistes du Québec

good luck

 

[CountDC]

sounds like physiotherapy to me - not sure if they can make the call.  They can indicate surgery may be necessary but ultimately it will be decided by the doctor and surgeon oh and you.

 

[ModlrMike]

I think he's referring to a physiatrist.

Canadian definition found here.

 

[the_girlfirend]

physiatrist... thank you!

You can always ask your family doctor for a recommendation to see both the physiatrist and the orthopedic surgeon and try to make an appointment asap with both of these specialists... and see which one you can see faster.

Good luck