that's odd i tore a muscle literally fighting in a cage, and i got an mri within 4 hours for $370 dollars cash out of pocket. i am uninsured.  i payed for elective surgery to repair it, which i received within 2 weeks at a very nice surgery center. and follow up visits for 3 months after surgery. the surgical doctor did not expect to be payed until the final visit, and even then said i could pay at my leisure.  the surgery center + anesthesiologist + titanium screws for body cost $6500 due at time of surgery. i was put under and cut open.  the doctor charged $1500 for his excellent work.  i was repaired quickly and excellently. i have fully recovered, i never needed to take antibiotics or pain killers.  it was a very stressful process, i used all of my intelligence to navigate the situation intelligently and find the appropriate doctor and make choices for myself.  10/10  the surgery needed to be done within 4 weeks to be viable. the surgery would have been denied in canada or other places with socialized healthcare as elective. and i certainly wouldn't have been seen in time to get the surgery.  i would have lost and estimated 20-30% strength in that part of my body for life.  i have currently recovered 100%.
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