Diagnosed with a musculoskeletal condition and unsure what to do next? Book a consultation with an orthopaedic specialist and discuss your treatment options.
An orthopaedic consultation is a discussion with a doctor who specialises in treating injuries and conditions affecting the joints, bones and muscles.
During your consultation, you’ll have the chance to discuss your symptoms and scan results, and ask questions. Your consultant will discuss the treatment options available to you, including rest, rehabilitation, medications and surgery, and help you decide which is best. There’s no obligation to continue your care with us. You can then choose to take your scan results to your NHS GP or private specialist with the confidence of knowing what options are available to you.
It’s understandable that you might need help deciding what to do after you’ve received your scan results.
You might consider an orthopaedic consultation if:
You have ongoing musculoskeletal pain or discomfort following an injury
Your scan results have highlighted a problem in your joints, bones or muscles that needs treatment, and you’re unsure what treatment is best
You’d like more information and clarity on a diagnosis
Your scan results were inconclusive or unclear
You want reassurance that you’re making the right treatment choices
Booking a consultation with one of our orthopaedic specialists will give you clarity over a diagnosis, detailed insight into what treatments may work (and which ones may not) and reassurance that you’re making the best choices based on your individual symptoms, medical history and diagnosis.
Orthopaedic consultants routinely assess and treat a range of conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including:
Shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle sports injuries
Persistent back pain
Bone fractures
Soft tissue damage
Sprains and strains
Joint damage caused by wear and tear
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Assessing suitability for surgery and joint replacements
When you book a private orthopaedic consultation with Scan.com, you'll receive a full, end-to-end package of care, starting from £400.
For the most beneficial consultation, you’ll need to provide the images produced from your recent scan. You’ll also need to provide details about your symptoms and the reason for your scan.
Your consultant will discuss your treatment options with you, which may include rest, physiotherapy, medication, surgery or a combination of two or more. You can choose to continue your care with us, or return to your NHS GP or consultant, or a different private practice.
Booking a private orthopaedic consultation with Scan.com is quick and easy. Our expert consultants are independent, highly trained and experienced in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Access to one of our UK-wide network of specialists is fast, usually within a few days, meaning you’ll have answers sooner than joining a lengthy NHS waiting list. We’re rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot, and you’ll have clarity on what to do next quickly and efficiently.
Appointments are available within days, and you don’t need a referral letter.
Your scan images are available in your secure online portal. Fill out your consultation request form with as much detail as possible about your symptoms, and attach your scan images.
Be ready and keep your phone nearby on the day of your appointment, and await a call from your consultant. Prepare any questions you have beforehand.
Make decisions on your treatment with confidence and expert support.
Consultation with an orthopaedic specialist
Share your images and the reasons for your consult
Wait for your call to arrange a time and date for your consult
Have your phone nearby on the day of your appointment, and await a call from your consultant.
Here are some of our most commonly asked questions. Can't see the answer you need? Contact our team.
No, we'll handle that for you and get you referred to the right expert within a few days.
Consultation appointments are usually available within a couple of days.
Your consultant may call you from a withheld number, so we suggest answering unknown callers on the day of your appointment to avoid delays. If we’re unable to reach you, we’ll send you a message to ask about your upcoming availability.