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It's been difficult finding an orthopedic dr who can see my wife sooner than 2 weeks for torn ligaments in her knee. is that way too long?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: Two weeks is not an uncommonly long wait unfortunately.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not really-: -they tend to put you off until the swelling goes down. Especially if it’s an ACL. These are not repaired but reconstructed when all has quieted down.

Answered 6/14/2018

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A member asked:

It's been difficult finding an orthopedic dr who can see my wife sooner than 2 weeks for torn ligaments in her knee. is that way too long?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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