HOW TO SEE JAROME

REFERRAL

To see Jarome you will require a referral from your GP, physiotherapist or other doctor. Without a referral, ACC or your insurance company may not cover your medical expenses.

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR FIRST CLINIC VISIT

  • Details of any previous injury or treatment.

  • Details of x-rays or scans you have had, where they were done and reports if available. These will be online if completed within the Auckland region.

  • A list of your medical problems and current medications.

  • Appropriate clothing to facilitate examination of the area in question.

  • Insurance details, Southern Cross membership number or ACC documentation if you have had an injury.

  • A friend or family member whom speaks fluent english if this is not your first language. An interpreter can be arranged at an additional cost if advanced notice is provided.

  • Jarome encourages you to bring a friend or family member for support.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Jarome will ask questions about your orthopaedic condition. He will examine the relevant area and review your x-rays /scans. If further information is required, he will refer you for the appropriate tests. Once enough information has been gathered to make a diagnosis, Jarome will discuss the management options.

Treatment can be divided into non-surgical and surgical. Please feel free to ask questions about your condition as well as the treatment plan.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

In most cases it is advisable to explore non-surgical treatment in the first instance as many conditions can be treated satisfactorily without surgery and its associated risks. Any surgery can have complications such as infection or damage to the surrounding nerves and blood vessels which can be devastating.

NON SURGICAL OPTIONS INCLUDE:

  • Medications

  • Orthotics (bracing)

  • Physiotherapy

  • Steroid injections

  • Weight reduction especially with problems relating to the hip and knee joint

If your pain can be managed with simple pain killers such as paracetamol and anti- inflammatories, then generally this is a safer strategy than surgery.

If surgery is an option, Jarome will go over what's involved, the benefits and risks as well as the postoperative recovery and together we will decide on the most appropriate treatment course for you.