A clear starting point.
Arthritis can cause pain, swelling and stiffness. There are different types, and treatment depends on the diagnosis and its effect on your life. A consultation helps you discuss activity, rehabilitation, symptom management and whether further treatment is needed.
What you can discuss
- Assessment of joint pain and stiffness
- Non-surgical treatment discussions
- Review of symptoms and daily function
Make your consultation useful
Tell us how your joints affect your day.
- Note which joints hurt and when stiffness or swelling occurs.
- Describe changes to walking, stairs, sleep and the activities you enjoy.
- Bring previous reports and information about treatments you have tried.
Your consultation in Adyar
Bring previous reports, scans and prescriptions. Dr. Kathir Azhagan Stalin will assess your concern and discuss suitable next steps. Treatment and recovery vary with your condition.
Are there options other than surgery?
Depending on the diagnosis and assessment, the discussion may include activity changes, rehabilitation, medicines and other treatments. Ask about the choices appropriate to your symptoms and daily life.
Further reading
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons — OrthoInfo ↗General information only; your care requires an individual assessment. For a serious injury or rapidly worsening symptoms, seek urgent hospital care.
