This month of September has been a challenging for me, since my left knee got some issues in terms of some damage tissues and ligaments due to my weak muscle and bad slipped recently..I thought it was just a mere pain that I could handle but little by little it lead to inflammation that my mobilization and work got affected.
Due to some rare level of discomfort and pain every morning I decided to consult a doctor , to check my left knee and see what medical procedure and precautions they will advise for me to walk again properly.I went to St. Alexus Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Center located in along Mc. Arthur Highway, Matina Davao City.
The first procedure that was advised to me is to have an X-ray of my left knee. After that I proceed to the Orthopedic Department and together of an X-ray report.The Doctor said that diagnosis Fracture of Lateral Condyl slightly displaced. I was advised to have hinged braces to stabilized my knee and scotches to help my knee carry my body and walk easily.He advised me to take Docel Tablet to lessen pain.The Doctor told me that it was need an operation if I don't want to undergo operation I need to indulge myself for the Physical Therapy.I was a little bit shocked and puzzled at the same time.
Summary of Expenses ( Alexian Orthropedic Center)
X-ray left knee - Php 210.00
Doc. Consultation Php 600.00
Docel Pain Killer Php 557.50
Scrotches Php795.00
Others meals & fare est. Php 300
Total 2,462.5
Note I did not acquire the Hinged Braces which cost Php 5000,00 and Physical Therapy per session cost is Php 500.00/ session.
After 5 days the pain is still pounding my knee. Then I was advised to get a second opinion to other Doctor. I went to Davao Doc Hospital for scheduled appointment and the Doctor diagnosis Pes Ansenmus Bursites which is the inflamation of the bursa. Then my knee got injected by steriod which is Depo Medrol. I pain slowly subside and it made me relived though I still have the feeling of stiffness to my knee and instability . I was instructed by the Dr. to undergo MRI & lab Test specifically FBS, Creatinine and Uric Acid for further diagnosis.
Here are some glimps to my MR.
The MRI speaks for itself , Partial Tear of Anterior Cruciate Ligament /ACL,Partial Tear Vastus Medialis ,Medial Patellar retinacular strain.Horizontal tear of posterior horns of medial and lateral menisci.Lateral Colateral Ligaments Strain, Knee Joint infusion & Subcutaneous Edema.
After the MRI & Lab Test result was given I went to Dr. Pile again for follow up consultation. He refer me to Dra. Carpio, a Physiatrist for the Physical Therapy. I was advised to have 2 weeks of physical Therapy trice a week by the procedure of High intensity Laser.
Summary of Expenses ( Davao Doc Hospital)
MRI Left Knee only Php 12, 743.00
Chest X-ray Php 521.00
FBS -Php 257.00
Creatinine Php 354.00
Uric Acid Php 319.00
Steriod Injection (Depo Medrol) Procedure with Philhealth
Php 5,700 (Doc Fee 4,000, 1,600 Ultrasound, 100 admin fee)
Physical Therapy Procedure (Doc Fee 700 if No Health Card)
High Intensity Laser Package 2 weeks Php 5,484
Glocusamin Php 1,310 14 sachet good for 2 weeks
Total 27,388
others Taxi fare & meals est.
Currently I am under Physical Therapy A and on going pa ang pag heal. I'm praying hindi mauwi sa operation.
