Table 2 Common reasons for visiting a general orthopaedic clinic (whether self referral or referral by another clinician) and relevant domains of knowledge
Visit reasons | Relevant domain of training | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Minor trauma | Orthopaedic trauma / general trauma | |
2 | Major orthopaedic trauma | Orthopaedic trauma / general trauma | |
3 | Orthopaedic surgery including scoliosis and pediatric orthopaedic surgery | Orthopaedic surgery | |
4 | Tumors of the musculoskeletal system | Orthopaedic surgery | |
5 | Osteoarthritis | Needing surgery | Orthopaedic surgery |
6 | Not needing or S/P surgery | Rehabilitation | |
7 | Follow up of fractures | ||
8 | Rehabilitation | Rehabilitation | |
9 | Osteoporosis | Family medicine / endocrinology | |
10 | Musculoskeletal pain | Localized muscle pain | |
11 | Radiated muscle pain | ||
12 | Pain management | ||
13 | Orthopaedic appliances (orthotics, braces and shoes) | Orthotics & prosthetics | |
14 | Orthopaedic furniture (chairs, beds and mattresses) | Ergonomics | |
15 | Complaints related to exercise / sports | Exercise medicineo | |
16 | Sick leave, temporary and permanent work restrictions | Occupational medicine | |
17 | Somatization | Family medicine / clinical psychology | |
18 | Litigation issues | Legal medicine | |