How to scare someone with osteoarthritis (unnecessarily)
Posted by Nicholas Dang onHow do you scare someone with osteoarthritis (unnecessarily)?
Tell them things like:
- ‘You’ve got bone on bone.’
- ‘It’s caused by wear and tear.’
- ‘It’s only going to get worse.’
Is it time to stop saying such strong statements?
Knee osteoarthritis: more than just 'bone on bone'
Posted by Nicholas Dang onPeople with osteoarthritis are often told phrases, such as:
⚠️ ‘You’ve got bone on bone.’
⚠️ ‘It’s caused by wear and tear.’
⚠️ ‘It’s only going to get worse.’
Unfortunately, such statements can be setting people up for failure...