My partner was brought into ED after sustaining an injury to their thigh post fall. They had been flown home from a mine site after the doctor there determined they needed orthopaedic review. My partner was examined and told that they needed an X-ray. They insisted on X-ray to my partner's knee although my partner expressed to them several times that their knee was fine and the pain was in their thigh. No ultrasound was performed. I asked about MRI and was told that the injury wasn’t serious enough to order an MRI after hours. We were told that my partner had soft tissue injury (sprain/strain) and sent on our way.
We sought further care from GP as my partner was still in significant pain the next day. Further investigation has revealed that the quad tendon has been torn from the bone and bunched up requiring urgent surgical repair.
I believe this should have been picked up in ED had an ultrasound been ordered which has resulted in a delay in care.
"Misdiagnosis"
About: Royal Perth Hospital / Emergency Department Royal Perth Hospital Emergency Department Perth 6000
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