I saw this Consultant once before, in 2019.
At that time I had a history of Peroneal nerve entrapment, both at spinal level & at foot level. I'd had 3 surgeries over the last 5 years on my feet, none on spine.
Surgeon suggested Brostrum procedure (to tighten ankles) I was unconvinced, as my ankles themselves were fine - pain in feet mostly. Then Covid hit. I have been trying to get an appointment with him since 2022. I saw him yesterday.
He barely looked around from his screen in the 8 mins I was in the room.
He didn't ask my symptoms or what meds I am on. I had to push quite hard for him to look at my feet at all- then it was just one. He wiggled my ankle a bit & said it was not loose enough for Brostrum to be necc (looser than 5 yrs ago tho!)
He refused to look at Xrays done in a different NHS area (whilst I was on hols).
In short, he was totally disinterested. I am 55, on double crutches & a Carer.
He said 'to expect such things as you age' & was more interested in showing me his new program on his PC that showed my spine in 3D 'look at my new party trick, I only learned how to do this 2 weeks ago'. I said that it was from my records in 2017 so not necessarily relevant for today- he actually pouted ...
He did agree to a fresh MRI. He said that he will 'go from there' - this is sensible.
But his suggestion is that it is a signficant S1 nerve impingement. For this he suggests physio (how will that stop a bone impinging a nerve?) or 'more orthotics'. I've had NHS orthotics (flat feet) for years but these alter the way I stand which affects pelvis & spine & become so painful I cannot stand. He also suggested I 'get a sports support off Amazon'. He refuses to address my feet.
Obviously I wait for the MRI & his opinion. But then, can I ask for 2nd opinion?
I am in Scotland. I do not want to be on crutches for ever & the pain is worse...