Second Opinions
Second opinions are becoming more and more important in surgical practice today. The decision to go ahead or indeed not to go ahead with knee surgery can be a difficult choice particularly as it can involve a long period of time off work or having to abstain from certain activities. If you have already seen another health professional and would like a second opinion about your knee to put your mind at ease we would happily provide that. Appointments for this are always 30 minutes to allow plenty of time to discuss your options.
We’d please ask you bring as much information with you about your knee. X-rays, copies of notes, MRI scans and if you have had surgery in the past a copy of the operation notes or any other information you may have is always useful.
Second Opinions
Second opinions are becoming more and more important in surgical practice today. The decision to go ahead or indeed not to go ahead with knee surgery can be a difficult choice particularly as it can involve a long period of time off work or having to abstain from certain activities. If you have already seen another health professional and would like a second opinion about your knee to put your mind at ease we would happily provide that. Appointments for this are always 30 minutes to allow plenty of time to discuss your options.
We’d please ask you bring as much information with you about your knee. X-rays, copies of notes, MRI scans and if you have had surgery in the past a copy of the operation notes or any other information you may have is always useful.
Onward Referral
Sometimes with a sports injury or limb pain it is difficult to locate the exact source of the pain. Although our surgeons are primarily hip and knee specialists, they will examine you carefully and try to find the source of the problem.
If it turns out to be or is suspected to be coming from elsewhere (for example the lower back) we will refer you on to a recommended specialist in that field. We are part of wider orthopaedic network of colleagues, called Ascot Orthopaedic Clinic that covers most areas of the body.
Multi-Disciplinary Team
When decision-making not straight-forward we often use team working to get the best opinion for your case. Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working is become more and more commonplace in healthcare.
MDT’s are usually comprised of doctors, nurses and physical therapists of different skill sets that will lend different expertise to a complex case. We are linked to a number of local and regional MDTs that we may use with your consent to discuss your case. For complex knee replacements cases with are linked to the Oxford University Hospitals Trust.
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/services/referrals/orthopaedics/hip-and-knee/revision/
Onward Referral
Sometimes with a sports injury or limb pain it is difficult to locate the exact source of the pain. Although our surgeons are primarily hip and knee specialists, they will examine you carefully and try to find the source of the problem.
If it turns out to be or is suspected to be coming from elsewhere (for example the lower back) we will refer you on to a recommended specialist in that field. We are part of wider orthopaedic network of colleagues, called Ascot Orthopaedic Clinic that covers most areas of the body.
Multi-Disciplinary Team
When decision-making not straight-forward we often use team working to get the best opinion for your case. Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working is become more and more commonplace in healthcare.
MDT’s are usually comprised of doctors, nurses and physical therapists of different skill sets that will lend different expertise to a complex case. We are linked to a number of local and regional MDTs that we may use with your consent to discuss your case. For complex knee replacements cases with are linked to the Oxford University Hospitals Trust.
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/services/referrals/orthopaedics/hip-and-knee/revision/