Was my doctor negligent? Your opinions please.

[hlthe2b]

15. I never said it was "fair". You asked if the physician would likely be guilty of negligence.

I think many physicians fail to adequately explain things to their patients... (and likewise, many patients are too intimidated to ask questions, letting the physician know they don't understand).

Properly healed fractures typically do NOT result in DJD. That you had a fracture that was not properly treated certainly can.

I am sorry, but based on what information you provided, that would be my conclusion.

A lawyer could certainly speak with you more to the point, but be sure to go to a reputable one and not one that will string you along ($$) with little hope of prevailing.

What might be more helpful would be to go to a good orthopedic specialist, ask them what can be done at this point in terms of treatment (and AFTER they've provided that assessment, ask whether the previous physician was negligent in their opinion)...