As an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip, knee and shoulder surgery, joint replacement and arthroscopy, Dr. Hargovind Singh provides a detailed review of your condition to help you make an informed decision about your treatment.
Why consider a second opinion?
A second opinion may be helpful if:
- You have been advised joint replacement surgery
- You have been advised arthroscopic or ligament surgery
- You are unsure whether surgery is necessary
- Your pain continues despite treatment
- You have received different opinions from different doctors
- Your MRI or X-ray findings are concerning you
- You have had previous surgery but continue to have pain or stiffness
- You are considering revision or repeat surgery
- You want to understand your treatment options before proceeding
A second opinion is not about proving another opinion wrong. It is about making sure you understand your diagnosis, your options and the expected outcome before making an important treatment decision.
Hip second opinion
Hip pain can have several causes, and treatment depends on the underlying problem. A second opinion can help determine whether you may benefit from:
- Medication and activity modification
- Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
- Injections in selected cases
- Hip-preserving procedures
- Hip arthroscopy
- Total hip replacement
- Direct anterior approach hip replacement
Knee second opinion
Not every knee problem requires surgery. A detailed assessment can help determine whether your condition may be managed with non-operative treatment, a joint-preserving procedure or surgery. Treatment options may include:
- Physiotherapy
- Activity modification
- Medication
- Injections, when appropriate
- High tibial osteotomy (HTO)
- Knee arthroscopy
- Meniscus repair
- ACL/PCL reconstruction
- Partial knee replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Revision knee replacement
Shoulder second opinion
Shoulder pain and weakness can arise from several different conditions. The correct treatment depends on the diagnosis, severity of the problem and your functional requirements. A second opinion can help evaluate:
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder impingement
- Shoulder instability
- Recurrent shoulder dislocation
- Bankart tear
- SLAP tear
- Frozen shoulder
- Proximal humerus fracture
- Rotator cuff arthropathy
- Shoulder arthritis
What happens during a second opinion?
- Understand your symptoms
- Review your investigations
- Clinical examination
- Discuss your treatment options
- Make an informed decision
What should you bring?
For the most useful consultation, please bring:
- Previous X-rays
- MRI/CT scans and reports
- Previous consultation papers
- Blood investigation reports, if relevant
- Previous operation records
- Current medication list
- Physiotherapy records, if available
- Previous injection or procedure details
- Implant details, if you have undergone previous joint replacement
Your joint. Your decision. Your confidence.
