What to prepare before your appointment

Bring a concise history of your symptoms, previous imaging or reports if available, a list of medications and a note of activities that are becoming difficult. This helps your specialist understand how joint problems are affecting daily life.

  • When the pain started and how it has changed
  • What makes symptoms better or worse
  • Treatments already tried (medication, physiotherapy, injections)
  • Goals such as walking farther, working, or returning to sport

Questions about diagnosis and options

Use your consultation to clarify what is causing your symptoms and which pathways are realistic for your joint condition — from lifestyle measures and physiotherapy to regenerative options or joint replacement when needed.

  • What is the most likely cause of my joint pain?
  • Do I need further imaging or tests?
  • Which non-surgical treatments are still appropriate?
  • When would joint preservation or replacement be considered?

Questions about recovery and follow-up

If surgery is discussed, ask about hospital stay, when walking usually begins, physiotherapy expectations and how long it may take to return to work or daily routines. Understanding follow-up also helps you protect long-term joint function.

  • How long is the typical hospital stay?
  • When can I expect to walk and climb stairs?
  • What restrictions should I follow after treatment?
  • How often will I need follow-up visits?