Why patients seek a second opinion
- They have been told they may need hip replacement or knee replacement.
- They are unsure whether surgery is necessary or whether timing is right.
- They want to understand non-surgical options.
- They have received conflicting advice.
- They want a consultant orthopaedic review before committing to treatment.
What can be reviewed
- Symptoms and functional limitations
- Examination findings
- Imaging reports and X-rays or MRI reports where available
- Previous recommendations
- Surgical and non-surgical options
Book a consultation
Have scans or reports already?
Once your appointment is confirmed, the booking team will explain the hospital's approved way to provide relevant clinic letters, scan reports and images. Please do not send medical records or images through the general enquiry form.
Common second opinion areas
Hip replacement
Advice is given respectfully and carefully after review of the available information.
Knee replacement
Advice is given respectfully and carefully after review of the available information.
Arthritis treatment
Advice is given respectfully and carefully after review of the available information.
Sports injuries
Advice is given respectfully and carefully after review of the available information.
PRP or MFAT injections
Advice is given respectfully and carefully after review of the available information.
Persistent pain after previous treatment
Advice is given respectfully and carefully after review of the available information.
What to bring to consultation
- Any clinic letters, operation notes or previous recommendations
- X-ray, MRI or scan reports and image files where available
- A list of medication and medical history
- Questions about risks, alternatives and expected recovery
What happens afterwards
The consultation aims to explain the likely diagnosis, the options available and the factors that matter for your decision. The opinion is based on the information available and may require a physical examination or further investigations. It may support, refine or differ from previous advice, but it cannot guarantee a particular recommendation or outcome.
A second opinion does not imply that previous clinicians were wrong and does not promise that surgery can be avoided.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does a second opinion mean the first recommendation was wrong?
No. A second opinion provides another consultant review and helps you understand options before deciding.
What should I bring?
Once your appointment is confirmed, the booking team will explain the hospital's approved way to provide relevant clinic letters, scan reports and images. Do not send medical records through the general enquiry form.
Can a second opinion confirm surgery is appropriate?
It may support, refine or differ from a previous recommendation, but advice depends on the information available and may require an examination or further investigations. It cannot guarantee a particular recommendation or outcome.