Detailed assessment from a specialist musculoskeletal clinician who devises a management plan in discussion with the patient may involve:
- Advice on management
- Exercises
- Joint or soft tissue injection
- Lower limb biomechanical analysis
- Orthotics
- Physiotherapy
- Referral to:
- Orthopaedic surgeon
- Pain consultant
- Rheumatology consultant
- Referral for investigations:
- Blood tests
- MRI scans
- Nerve conduction studies
- Ultrasound scans
- X-ray
Service users are assessed and triaged to the correct health professional for their needs. They will receive necessary treatment which could include physiotherapy, a pain management and/or rheumatology assessment and treatment and support and advice to support their condition.