simply said that once I am out of the boot, I only need to wear closed-toe sport shoes, or something like that. She pointed out that I needed to be wearing better shoes (I had on athletic shoes) and ankle supports after I was told by the recommended rehab group to stop wearing the walking boot. I waited nearly three-quarters of an hour before someone, a P.A. Lastly, the doctor would not see me on my last x-ray visit with him. That is to say that Rehab United was a very bad and uncomfortable experience that had me more in pain than feeling better…until I ceased going to them.
So much to the point that, on the way to healing, he referred me to a rehab (PT) group that I learned (from one of his PAs) was not what the doctor recommended to patients. There were other things that concerned me about this Ortho, but what also got to me was the fact that he seemed to take my autonomous decision to opt-out of surgery a little too personally, in my opinion. If your injury allows, get a 2nd or 3rd opinion…or listen to your gut speaking to you and TRUST it. I had to purchase my own crutches after my initial visit to an urgent care doc who had no supplies that day for fractures. I paid for the 3-4 doctor visits, blood thinners he prescribed (which I actually did not need) and the boot. After waiting 2 weeks of not having received an explanation of costs, I turned down the option for surgery and saved myself between $8 - $12,000. Be adamant about it, if you opt-in for surgery. Also, his office won't provide you with a predetermination for your insurance.
You may see a pic of my initial injury I have posted here. Honestly, I felt that he was trying to trick me into believing that my injury was worse than it was. You will have to initiate conversation about this. But don't expect him to inform you of this. Surgery is prioritized, even when there are other options for a slower, but steady healing.
So sad how many times I've faced this issue with doctors while living in S.D. I am not trying to insult your intelligence or take things out on you.
#Damion valletta professional
Valletta is not the doctor to go to when you intuitively feel that your body can heal on its own organically. Yes, I need to see a doctor after a fra cture. Yes, I will allow x-rays. Yes, I NEED to have recovery OPTIONS and not be forced into the 'one-way-to heal' box! Oh, and I need you to remain professional and not take things personally if I do not choose your preferred choice. 2-Star rating: Thank you for the boot & nice X-ray technician! -Outlook since injury - Success! Almost at full capacity of prior activities. Diagnosis: fracture of right fibula -Initial method(s) of recovery - crutches, boot -Surgery? No -Healing since injury & prognosis: 6 months -Mobility issues during injury: non-weight bearing for 2 mos.
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