I just watched Michael Moore's Sicko documentary and have a question?

Question

How long does it really take to get an MRI or surgery, lets say if you tear your labrum in your shoulder or tear a ligament in your knee, etc. American news media says 7-9 months but the documentary says less than a couple days and surgery after the MRI. I did'nt hurt myself or anything, just wanted to know the correct answer to this. First hand experiences would be good or proof on a website or something. Thanks!

Answer 1

an MRI a week maybe 2. Surgery usually a month.