Why Should I Visit an Orthopaedic Doctor?
Pain or discomfort of the joints, tendons, muscles, ligaments, and nerves usually drive people and patients to visit an orthopaedic doctor or surgeon. Usually, they can help the patient and get them on the road to recovery.
Of course, some are willing to keep pushing through their daily lives with the pain or discomfort they may be experiencing. Still, when these symptoms get in the way of performing everyday tasks, it is usually a significant indicator that a doctor needs to be consulted.
An orthopaedic doctor can examine and consult with you to diagnose the cause of your symptoms with a treatment plan/method that suits your lifestyle.
Benefits of Seeing an Orthopaedic Doctor
- Reduced or eliminated pain - It is one of the most common reasons people seek orthopaedic care. Whether caused by an injury or underlying health condition, a doctor can diagnose you and recommend an effective treatment plan.
- Restore function of an affected joint – Following a sports injury or condition such as arthritis, stiffness and a limited range of motion when you try to move the affected joint and area may ensue. Orthopaedic doctors can typically diagnose the aforementioned issues and recommend treatment to help restore full functionality.
- Treatment/Surgical treatment (if necessary) – Orthopaedic doctors provide many comprehensive services, including surgery. This means every surgical and non-surgical option will likely be explored. In addition, orthopaedic surgeons will typically aim to ensure that you can quickly recover and return to your everyday activities unimpeded.
What to Expect
- Medical history examination – You will be asked about your medical history when seeing an orthopaedic doctor. You will need to describe the degree to which the pain or discomfort interferes with your everyday life. If any previous injuries could play a role in your pain and discomfort, they will need to be identified. You will also likely be asked about your general health and any existing conditions you may have, as some conditions can impact the treatment recommendation.
- Physical tests – Your orthopaedic doctor will likely initiate several different physical examinations to assess things like your range of motion, swelling, reflexes and the condition of your skin. They will also observe your ability to move around while walking, sit, stand, climb stairs, bend forward and backwards, and perform other basic and everyday movements. These physical tests help the orthopaedic doctor determine and rule out any possible diagnoses.
- X-rays and other imaging – X-rays can reveal a wide range of conditions such as changes in size or shape for a particular part of the body (e.g. knee or hip joint), cysts, deformity and incorrect alignment.
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