The cost of a torn meniscus in Turkey
If you read my most recent blog you know I tore my meniscus in December and found myself at a Turkish hospital on Christmas Day, December 25. A Saturday. I am much better, using a cane instead of a crutch. I am feeling more confident, too. Last night I ventured to the metro with my friend, Suzanne, and went to Taksim Square to eat at a Nepalese restaurant. Great to be in Taksim Square again! I credit my recovery to the doctors and physical therapists who helped me at the Turkish hospital. The day I stumbled in to the emergency room, I was not sure what was wrong. I could not pinpoint the pain. Having had a blood clot before, I feared this was what I was experiencing. I asked to see a vascular doctor. I was put in a wheelchair and a vascular surgeon was my first stop. A blood clot was ruled out. I was then taken to the orthopedic department. Dr. Nazan Canbulat examined me and knew the pain was coming from my knee. She ordered an MRI, gave me a shot for pain