Joint replacement surgery

Hip & knee replacement

When does an Orthopedic Surgeon's second opinion make sense?

1. An Orthopedic Surgeon's second opinion makes sense when your doctor doesn’t have the required specialist knowledge for your condition.
2. An Orthopedic Surgeon's second opinion makes sense when various doctors have given you different recommendations and you need help making a decision.
3. An Orthopedic Surgeon's second opinion makes sense when you haven’t received a clear diagnosis or therapy recommendation.
4. An Orthopedic Surgeon's second opinion makes sense when your doctor has recommended a major operation and you want to make sure that it’s the best way to help you.
5. An Orthopedic Surgeon's second opinion makes sense when you feel that you haven’t been given enough information about your planned treatment.
6. An Orthopedic Surgeon's second opinion makes sense when the suggested treatment promises no significant improvement to your condition.
7. An Orthopedic Surgeon's second opinion makes sense when you want to find out if there are other treatment options you can pursue.