Please select the section below to view the most frequently asked questions FAQ we receive from patients. Please read through this list for answers to the most frequently asked questions we receive from patients.
Should you need to reschedule or have any questions prior to your first appointment, please contact our Referral Coordinator via email or at Ext 7.
No, an MRI is not required for you to book an appointment with a surgeon. In fact, most injuries can be reliably diagnosed from the history you provide and the physical examination completed by your doctor. Your doctor will give you a plan to manage your injury and you will not usually need to have an MRI. Also, if you have an MRI that shows you have an injury it does not necessarily mean that you need surgery. For example, injury to the knee menisci can occur in people over the age of 40 due to wear and tear.
Research has shown that surgery is not any better than rehabilitation for improving most of these degenerative meniscal tears. Will getting an MRI expedite my appointment or surgery?
No, having an MRI will not expedite your initial appointment or surgery. An MRI is a diagnostic imaging test that is sometimes used to confirm a clinical diagnosis. If your injury is more difficult to diagnose, your surgeon or sport medicine doctor may send you for an MRI before deciding on treatment. We recommend that you stay as active as possible by continuing with walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, going to the gym or other activities that do not flare up your injury. Please refer to the Your Appointment section for further details.
