Audio Transcript
Patient:
Hello?
Agent:
Hi, may I speak with Robert Castillo?
Patient:
Yeah, that’s me.
Agent:
Thank you. I’m calling from Peak Orthopedic and Sports Medicine. It’s been about 10 days since your shoulder procedure, and Dr. Keller’s team wanted to check in. Do you have about 5 minutes for a quick follow-up?
Patient:
Yeah, I got some time.
Agent:
Thank you. How are you feeling overall compared to when we last checked in?
Patient:
Uh, I’ve been fine.
Agent:
Glad to hear that. Have you started physical therapy yet?
Patient:
Um, yeah, I— Um, I started it yesterday. That was fine. I like— I’ve been there before, so it was good.
Agent:
Perfect. Consistency is key. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your current pain level, where 1 is barely noticeable and 10 is severe?
Patient:
Oh, um, you know, I’ve been taking pain meds, so like not so much, like aspirin and stuff. Like, I don’t know, I’d put it at a 3.
Agent:
A pain level of 3 is well within the expected range for 10 days post-op. Are you still using prescription pain medication, or have you switched to over-the-counter options like aspirin?
Patient:
Yeah, just aspirin. I, I stopped taking the prescription stuff.
Agent:
That’s a positive sign. Is the area around your shoulder and upper arm still noticeably swollen, or has the swelling been improving?
Patient:
No, I mean, yeah, you can notice it, but it’s going down.
Agent:
Improvement in swelling is exactly what we want to see. Have you noticed any redness, discharge, or anything unusual at the incision site?
Patient:
Mm, no, I wouldn’t say so.
Agent:
That’s good. Do you have sutures, staples, or dissolvable stitches at the incision site?
Patient:
Oh, uh, it’s dissolvable stitches.
Agent:
That’s common. Dr. Keller will check them at your follow-up visit. Have you had any new or worsening numbness, tingling, or coldness in your hand or fingers?
Patient:
Nope, not at all.
Agent:
Great, that’s the right direction. Are you following the sling weaning schedule Dr. Keller outlined, and have you had any challenges with it?
Patient:
Nope.
Agent:
Excellent, you’re exactly where you should be at 10 days. Do you already have your follow-up appointment with Dr. Keller scheduled?
Patient:
Yes, I believe I do.
Agent:
Perfect. Dr. Keller will evaluate your range of motion, review your PT progress, and discuss next steps at that visit. Is there anything else on your mind before we wrap up?
Patient:
No, this is good. I appreciate the call.
Agent:
You’re making great progress. Keep up with PT and don’t hesitate to call if anything comes up before your appointment. We look forward to seeing you soon. Have a great day!