What happens during the an initial consultation with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon?

Parents will fill out forms with insurance information, their child's primary care physician and medical history. The patient will have his or her vital signs taken, and might have an X-ray. Medical staff will ask the parent about the child's symptoms, allergies, medications, and family medical history. Parents can ask questions about the condition or treatment at this time. Additional testing to determine a diagnosis may be conducted at this visit or scheduled for another time....Read More

At our first appointment we were sent to get an x-ray, I had to give a medical history and fill out forms to do with allergies and medications. Then, of course, it was a description of my child's symptoms and a few tests to discover what the problem was....Read More

The first consultation with a pediatric orthopedic surgeon usually starts with an X-ray and a check of your child's vital signs such as their heart rate. Following that the medical staff usually request your child's full medical history including history of family illness, medication and allergies. Finally, the doctor discusses the current symptoms your child is experiencing with you and decide on the next step....Read More