I have had shoulder pain for 14 months (fell down a hill ). Doctor suggests shoulder surgery (wants to look around for possible spurs or torn roator cuff that did not show up on MRI). I go back to MD on Friday, how do I ask for a second opinion? Can it be from someone in his own group or do I need to find another ortho group? Are MD's offended (where are you TiredMD?)? Do they welcome the second guessing? Can MD's in the same group be impartial? From what I have heard, shoulder surgery can be pretty wicked--I do not want to get it unless I HAVE to.
My Nursing gig has been in OB and I am new to the area and stay home with my kids now. I don't fell "well-connected" in the community yet and I sure wish I had some RN friends I could ask about the ortho groups in town. NOT asking for medical advice! Have any of your all ever asked for a second opinion? How did things end up turning out for you? Thanks.