Are you feeling a constant ache somewhere in your body, but your anxiety is coming in the way of making you hesitate to approach medical attention? We can understand- and we know just how to assist you in this dilemma.

Some people are aware of the cause of their pain, while others can’t even figure out where the source of the pain is. Naturally, the uncertainty of the situation can be a huge cause of your fear of not knowing what you’ll be diagnosed with and the doubt of whether an orthopedic surgery can 100% result in making the pain disappear or not.

Your voiced concerns have reached us, – and to ensure that you are getting the most of your treatment based on proper diagnostics, we have consulted with orthopedic surgeons nationwide.  We have listed important tips that you need to keep in mind to ensure that your body is in safe hands.

Tell the Real Story

Many orthopedic surgeons had noticed that their patients tend to lie about how they got hurt or when the pain started for various reasons. They are either embarrassed of discussing the details of their injury or are just afraid of being diagnosed with something serious, so they vaguely discuss the cause of pain.

Not providing correct information will result in a false report of your diagnostics- your lies can actually lead you to be treated for something super extreme, which will do two things; either your pain will continue to cause pain or ends up mutating into something much worse. Don’t worry- the doctor-patient confidentiality makes sure that the personal information remains between the two of you. Moreover, orthopedic surgeons can oblige to sticking to a fake story about your injury to others. But the truth should be conveyed to them for the sake of improving your health conditions.

Wearing the Right Clothes

Another issue that most orthopedic surgeons face is that when they want to observe the injury, the patient will not be wearing clothes for accurate inspection. Moreover, making them wear a proper gown has always made first-time patients uncomfortable.

To make sure that you feel comfortable during these appointments, doctors advise their patients to wear clothes that will allow them to look at the injury. So if you have an injury on your legs, wear loose jeans, shorts if you have an injury on your thighs, and tank tops if you have an injured shoulder.

Research before Consultation

Often patients who visit orthopedic surgeons don’t even have a major problem- their injuries are so minor that they could patch it up themselves.  Medical experts recommend that you should research the cause of the pain beforehand and then consult a doctor to clarify any existing doubts.

Dr. Vonda Wright, a globally recognized double board-certified orthopedic surgeon, has written several books to help educate the public in maintaining their physical health through prime and old age. Reading through her books, many individuals experienced immediate relief from pains they believed to be chronic.

Empower yourself with the extensive knowledge provided by Dr. Vonda and give yourself the chance to heal on your terms. But if the problem persists for more than two weeks, follow the above tips and leave the hesitation behind when making an appointment with your future orthopedic surgeon.