Are their other treatment options that I should consider?
The following statement should give you pause for thought. “There is only one correct diagnosis but there can be many treatment plans.” It doesn’t matter how many doctors look at you, your objective condition remains the same. You should be aware that diagnostic perceptions, or what the doctors perceive to be your condition, can vary from doctor to doctor but do not change your condition. The diagnostic perceptions of the examiner reflect the experience, education and training, keenness of observation and thought, and frequently the personal bias of the examiner. An objective and accurate diagnostic perception is absolutely essential to optimum treatment planning. Once your condition is accurately diagnosed, there may be acceptable alternative plans of treatment. Some plans may be equal in outcome. Some may contain elements of compromise. Some will be more efficient, some less efficient. The mechanotherapies, treatment times, potential benefits, risks, cost, and posttreatment stability
