Common reasons
Why people see an orthopaedic specialist
- Knee, hip, or shoulder pains
- Sports injuries
- Fractures and injuries that are slow to heal
- Joint wear and arthritis
- Constant back pains
- Hand, wrist, foot and ankle problems
Common examples, not a full list. Not sure if this is the right specialist? Tell us what is going on and we will help you work it out.
Your coverages
Is it usually covered?
Consultations and scans such as an MRI are often outpatient costs. Some plans may cover them as part of a hospital claim if they lead to surgery within the plan's time window. Company medical benefits may also help with outpatient costs.
Surgery such as a ligament repair or keyhole joint surgery is often claimable under an Integrated Shield plan when it is medically necessary. Which specialist you see and whether you get pre-approval can make a real difference to what you pay. Always subject to your insurer’s approval.
Long courses of rehabilitation after surgery may be partly covered as post-hospitalisation treatment, within limits set by your plan.
How we help
What we do for you
- You tell usWhat is bothering you and what cover you have.
- We checkYour policy, an indicative cost, and the likely next step with a doctor.
- We bookA suitable specialist whose panel listing fits your policy. A handler can stay with you.
It is free for you. You pay the clinic, not us.
Questions
Orthopaedics: common questions
Should I see an orthopaedic specialist or a physiotherapist first?
It depends on the injury. A sudden injury with swelling, locking or instability usually needs a specialist to look at it first. Tell us what happened and we will help you work out the sensible first step.
Will my insurance pay for an MRI?
Sometimes. It depends on your plan, whether you are admitted to hospital for treatment, and the timing. We check this with you before you go.
Want us to check yours?
Tell us what is going on. We check your coverages, give you an indicative cost and book a suitable specialist. Free for you.
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