Do I need imaging before the consultation?

Not necessarily. Clinical examination often provides sufficient information for initial assessment. Imaging is ordered when specific clinical questions need to be answered-for example, to assess structural damage, rule out fractures, or plan surgery. Bringing existing scans is helpful, but new imaging is not always required.

Will surgery be recommended in the first visit?

Surgery is rarely recommended in the first consultation unless the clinical situation is clear-cut and urgent. Most patients benefit from conservative treatment first. Surgery is discussed only when imaging and symptoms correlate, conservative care has been attempted, and quality of life is significantly affected.

Can I come for a second opinion?

Yes. Second opinions are a normal part of medical decision-making, especially for surgical recommendations. If you have been advised surgery elsewhere and want an independent review, bring your imaging and reports. The consultation will assess whether the recommendation is appropriate for your specific situation.

How long does the consultation take?

Sufficient time is allocated for thorough history-taking, physical examination, and explanation of findings. The goal is clarity, not speed. Most consultations take 20-30 minutes, but complex cases may take longer.

What happens after the consultation?

You will leave with a clear understanding of your diagnosis and a defined next step — whether that is physiotherapy, further investigation, injection therapy, or surgical evaluation. Follow-up appointments are scheduled based on clinical need, not routine protocols.

When is consultation alone enough?

For many patients, a single comprehensive evaluation provides the clarity needed to proceed confidently with conservative care. Follow-up is recommended when symptoms change, treatment response needs assessment, or surgical planning is required.

Jayanagar, Bengaluru

Orthopaedic Consultation in Jayanagar, Bangalore

A structured clinical evaluation for knee, hip, and spine conditions — designed to identify the cause of your symptoms, assess severity, and determine the most appropriate treatment pathway.

Consultation includes clinical exam and imaging review. Next step: rehab, injection, or surgical evaluation as indicated.

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Dr. Amith P. Shetty

MBBS, MS Ortho, Dip SICOT, FIJR

Orthopaedic Surgeon — Knee, Hip & Spine

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Every consultation is personally conducted by the treating surgeon.

Who benefits most from this consultation?

This consultation is designed for patients who need diagnostic clarity before making treatment decisions — not those seeking quick prescriptions or standard protocols.

This consultation is appropriate if you:

Have persistent knee, hip, or lower back pain

Are uncertain whether physiotherapy, injections, or surgery is needed

Have received conflicting advice from different doctors

Have tried treatment elsewhere without lasting improvement

This consultation may not be suitable if you:

Acute emergencies requiring immediate hospital care
Conditions outside orthopaedic scope (neurological, vascular, rheumatological)

In such cases, hospital emergency care or specialist referral is more appropriate.

This is a decision-making consultation — not a rushed visit.

What happens during the consultation?

Every orthopaedic consultation follows a structured clinical process. This ensures nothing is missed and that treatment decisions are based on complete information.

The consultation begins with detailed history-taking to understand when symptoms started, what aggravates and relieves them, and how they affect daily life. This is followed by systematic physical examination assessing joint range, stability, strength, and tenderness with specific clinical tests. Imaging (X-rays, MRI) is reviewed when clinically indicated — findings are correlated with symptoms, as structural abnormalities do not always explain pain. Risk stratification determines whether your condition is likely to progress, stabilise, or improve. Finally, treatment pathway decisions are explained clearly, with recommendations based on your specific clinical findings rather than predetermined protocols.

1. History & Symptom Pattern Recognition

Detailed discussion of when symptoms started, what aggravates them, what relieves them, and how they affect your daily life. This often provides the most important diagnostic clues.

2. Physical Examination

Systematic assessment of joint range, stability, strength, and tenderness. Specific clinical tests help differentiate between possible causes.

3. Imaging Correlation

Review of X-rays, MRIs, or other imaging — when clinically indicated. Findings are correlated with symptoms. Structural abnormalities on scans do not always explain pain.

4. Risk Stratification

Assessment of whether your condition is likely to progress, stabilise, or improve with time. This determines urgency and treatment intensity.

5. Treatment Pathway Decision

Clear explanation of options: conservative care, rehabilitation, injections, or surgery. Recommendations are based on clinical findings, not predetermined protocols.

Every evaluation is personally conducted by the treating orthopaedic surgeon — not delegated to assistants or technicians.

Why conservative care comes first

Many joint and spine conditions respond well to non-surgical treatment when approached correctly. Surgery is effective, but it carries risks and is not reversible. Conservative care should be exhausted before considering surgical intervention.

This consultation is appropriate if you:

Correct diagnosis — understanding what is actually causing pain

Structured rehabilitation — progressive loading, not random exercises

Movement correction — addressing biomechanical contributors

Load management — modifying activities that aggravate symptoms

Time — many conditions improve with appropriate conservative care

This consultation may not be suitable if you:

Conservative treatment has been genuinely attempted and failed
Imaging findings correlate with clinical symptoms
Functional limitation is significant and persistent
Patient understands the procedure, risks, and expected outcomes

Surgery is discussed only when all four conditions are met.

The goal is to preserve natural joint function whenever possible.

How is this consultation different?

Many patients arrive having seen multiple doctors without getting clear answers. A good consultation should reduce confusion — not increase it.

Cause-focused, not symptom-only

Pain location is assessed alongside biomechanics, movement patterns, and potential referred sources. The goal is to understand why you have pain — not just where.

Thorough, not rushed

Adequate time is allocated to history, examination, and explanation. You leave with clarity about your condition and a defined next step.

Individualised, not templated

Treatment recommendations are based on your specific findings, activity level, and goals. There is no standard protocol applied to all patients.

Evidence-based, not sales-driven

Recommendations are guided by clinical evidence and ethical practice. Unnecessary procedures, scans, or treatments are not offered.

Possible next steps after consultation

Depending on findings, the next step may include:

Structured physiotherapy & rehabilitation

AI-assisted posture analysis

Targeted injections or regenerative therapies

Observation and lifestyle modification

Surgical discussion (only if required)

You are always part of the decision.

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