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Physiotherapist or surgeon first for a meniscus tearPhysiotherapist or surgeon first for a meniscus tear
For most meniscus tears, physiotherapy is the evidence-supported first step;surgeryis reserved for locked knees, persistent instability, or severe acute injuries that fail to settle.For most meniscus tears, physiotherapy is the evidence-supported first step; surgery is reserved for locked knees, persistent instability, or severe acute injuries that fail to settle.
Which specialist to see first for sudden wrist painWhich specialist to see first for sudden wrist pain
The right specialist for wrist pain depends on symptom type: inflammatory symptoms point to rheumatology, mechanical symptoms to orthopaedicsurgery, overuse symptoms to physiotherapy.The right specialist for wrist pain depends on symptom type: inflammatory symptoms point to rheumatology, mechanical symptoms to orthopaedic surgery, overuse symptoms to physiotherapy.
When supraspinatus tendinopathy needs imagingWhen supraspinatus tendinopathy needs imaging
Supraspinatus tendinopathy is typically diagnosed without imaging; scans are warranted only when symptoms persist after six weeks of conservative treatment, a full-thickness tear is suspected, orsurgeryis planned.Supraspinatus tendinopathy is typically diagnosed without imaging; scans are warranted only when symptoms persist after six weeks of conservative treatment, a full-thickness tear is suspected, or surgery is planned.
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