Despite the less than ideal circumstances that led me to IBJI Ortho Access on a Thursday afternoon, the silver lining was a positive experience.
My knees hurt for weeks and weren't getting better, even after some anti-inflammatories and rest, so it wasn't terribly surprising when I heard a loud cracking noise as I was trying to sit down on a yoga mat. I couldn't straighten my leg or put weight on it, and a visit to Ortho Access was my next move. I was able to schedule an appointment for about an hour later. I was seen right away, and Dr. Skjong couldn't have been nicer (or funnier - he offered to let me punch him in the face when he assessed my knee. I did not take him up on that offer).
He referred me for an MRI, and called me himself with the results. He patiently talked through options for addressing the absolutely disgusting mess that was the connective tissue in my knee, and made a quick referral for me to physical therapy.
Five weeks later, I was back to running, cycling, lifting and -- yes -- even successfully sitting down on a yoga mat.
My only complaint was that the check-in process was a little long for someone on crutches who couldn't bear any weight but needed to sign things. It seems like having a seated check-in option would be good (tablet or something similar?) given the nature of the clinic and the work they do. read more