This doesn't pertain specifically to this provider, but it's a suggestion for any or all providers. An X-ray was taken and viewed. My provider looked at the X-ray and knew exactly what was wrong and what needed to be done, which was excellent! However, to help me the patient better understand, it would have been helpful to have an X-ray of a "normal" joint to compare and show what's wrong. My provider knew right away because that's the area of expertise. But to us non-medical people, just seeing one X-ray with a problem didn't make much sense. But it would, I think, in comparison to what it should look like. And not comparing the X-ray to a picture of the anatomy on the wall, or a skeletal representation on the desk. But comparing an X-ray with an X-ray, apples to apples. At least that would be much more beneficial to me, and maybe others. We all learn and understand things differently; visually, tactically, audibly etc. and/or a combination.  I trust my provider, he's helped me in the past and I believe he'll help me now. But I really don't clearly understand the issue.  Thanks for asking.
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