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Old 12-20-2020, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by billethkid View Post
Saturday morning...Ocala Health ER determined both bones in wife's forearm broken (from fall on patio).
The break was not displaced hence they made a temporary splint/cast elbow to the palm of the hand and recommended with a referral to see an orthopedic.

Monday morning I called a noted hand surgeon here in TV....first available April 2021....they do not service emergency situations (disappointed but not surprised).

Then called the ER referred Orthopedic around 9 am....appointment that afternoon at 3 PM (in Ocala). They had all the information already available from the ER visit. Excellent response....excellent physician and staff.
So sorry to hear about your wife's injuries and the crazy wait for the "noted hand surgeon". Good to know Ocala could accommodate her and that (I assume) she had you to drive her!!!