I dislocated my left knee in December 2024. I was taken to an NHS Minor Injuries unit in Stirling (it happened there) to be treated. I was given an x-ray and crutches, with a little sheet of paper to strengthen my injured knee and sent away home on the same day. I was told I would be given physio in two weeks' time with NHS Fife but it never happened.
Moved to Kirkcaldy and went to my GP in March as it was 4 months since being told I would receive physio. Explained everything to my GP and they were very surprised I never got it. It wasn't even on my records!
My GP suggested orthopaedics, and informed me that they'd let me know when orthopaedics had got in touch with them.
A week later, my GP phoned me to say that I would get physio first instead of orthopaedics, which I found unhelpful as the extent of my injury meant that it is probably too late for physio.
GP referred me for another x-ray, which I got in March of this year. X-ray consultant said they'd urgently refer me to something, which they never said. They even went as far to tell me I could go to A&E but it might be too late for that. I found that rather a bizarre and not very helpful statement.
A week after my x-ray I phoned my GP to ask for my results. The phone receptionist says my results could take anything up to four weeks! And I still haven't heard anything from physio.
I am in so much pain every day that even my prescribed codeine doesn't work, despite only taking it when needed. I feel my life has been ruined because of the lack of care I have received from NHS Fife. Can hardly do anything physically because of the pain my pre injured knee has caused me. Unless NHS Fife get their act together and help me then I will continue to suffer.
Overall I am angry at the shocking level of care and I would like to get this looked into.
"No help regarding my pre dislocated knee"
About: Fife Community Services / Physiotherapy Fife Community Services Physiotherapy Stirling Care Village / Minor injuries unit Stirling Care Village Minor injuries unit FK8 2AU Victoria Hospital / Radiology Victoria Hospital Radiology KY2 5AH
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