Originally Posted by
GeorgeBMac
Too often muscle & tendon issues are confused with more structural bone & cartilage issues -- and the orthopedists do not help the situation. Did he take X-Rays or an MRI to find out just what was causing the pain -- or was he guessing?
I can guess the diagnosis without scans. And I'd hope the doctor told suggested ice, ibuprofen and using a little more common sense the next time, rather than wasting money on tests.