Patient guide
How to prepare for an orthopaedic consultation, what to bring and what happens on the day.
What to bring
Tick things off as you pack. Nothing you tick is saved or sent anywhere.
What to wear
- Knee or hip
- Shorts, or loose trousers that roll up above the knee
- Shoulder or neck
- A loose top or vest
- Back
- Comfortable clothing you can bend in
- Ankle or foot
- Your usual walking shoes, and socks you can remove easily
Notes to make beforehand
Write these down for yourself and bring them along. Please don't send them through a website.
When it started
A date, or what you were doing when you first noticed it.
What makes it worse or better
Activities, positions, times of day, and anything you've tried.
What it stops you doing
Work, sport, sleep, stairs. This helps set goals.
Your questions
So nothing is forgotten in the room.
On the day
Most first consultations follow these stages.
- 01
Before your visit
Gather previous scans and reports, list your medicines and note when the problem started. Wear clothing that lets the area be examined.
- 02
Your story
The specialist asks how the problem began, what makes it better or worse and how it affects your work, sport and daily life.
- 03
Examination
Movement, strength, stability and walking are checked, often compared with the other side, and explained as they go.
- 04
Imaging, if needed
X-ray, ultrasound or MRI is suggested only when the result would change what happens next.
- 05
Your options
Findings are explained in plain words, and options are discussed from the least invasive upwards, with benefits and risks.
- 06
Recovery and follow-up
Exercise, rehabilitation and review dates are agreed, with milestones so you can see progress.
Practical details
Filled in with the clinic's verified information before launch.
- Consultation hours
- Confirmed consultation hours (published once confirmed by the clinic)
- Address
- Verified address with a map link (published once confirmed by the clinic)
- Fees and payment
- Consultation fees and accepted payment methods (published once confirmed by the clinic)
- Insurance
- Insurers accepted and how claims work (published once confirmed by the clinic)
- Imaging
- Whether X-ray or other imaging is available on site (published once confirmed by the clinic)
- Accessibility
- Step-free access, lift and wheelchair availability (published once confirmed by the clinic)
- Parking and transport
- Parking, drop-off point and nearest public transport (published once confirmed by the clinic)
Published once confirmed by the clinic. Nothing here is invented.
Questions
Can I book through this website?
Not this one. Motus Orthopaedic Care is fictional, and the request form only builds a sample message. A live site would open WhatsApp, a phone call or an approved booking page.
How long is a first consultation?
A real clinic would give typical appointment lengths here. Allow extra time if imaging might be arranged on the day.
Will I be told the cost in advance?
A real clinic would publish its consultation fees, or explain them when you book, along with the cost of any tests before they're done.
Can someone come with me?
Yes. A family member or friend is welcome, and can help remember what was discussed.
What should I wear?
Clothing that lets the area be examined easily: shorts for knees and hips, a loose top or vest for shoulders and neck.
Ready to book?
Request a consultation in three short steps. On the live site, the clinic confirms a time and anything else to bring.