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My Knee
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I hurt my knee in a skiing accident a few years ago and it was fine for about 6 years but now whenever I do any excersize it keeps on hurting and in the last two weeks whenever I walk up stairs it clicks really loudly on every step I take. I spoke to my dad who said I need to go and see a physiotherapist to find out whats wrong with it.
However my question is could I get it paid for for free on the NHS (Or possibly through my limited private health insurance) or will i have to pay for it myself. Its not THAT bad at the moment but i'm worried that if I dont' get it treated now it will only get worse in years to come - there is a history of knee problems in my family and I don't want to have to resort to an operation like everyone else
However my question is could I get it paid for for free on the NHS (Or possibly through my limited private health insurance) or will i have to pay for it myself. Its not THAT bad at the moment but i'm worried that if I dont' get it treated now it will only get worse in years to come - there is a history of knee problems in my family and I don't want to have to resort to an operation like everyone else
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I was given it straight away, so there should be no problem in them giving it to you if they think it will work.
Hope you get better soon, clicky x
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That said you do need to speak to your GP and see if you can get an assessment - preferably from a knee specialist (usually an physiotherapist) and they can advise where you need to go from there.
Sadly, waits for physio can be quite high (six months is longest I'm aware of).
NB Might also be worth finding out if there is a sports medicine service near you...