Illustrative anatomy: spine and sacrum

Orthopaedic care

Find information about spine, joint and rehabilitation concerns, then plan a conversation with the hospital.

Bones, joints and movement

Orthopaedic information brings together neck and lower-back concerns, knees and rehabilitation. An assessment considers the particular joint or area involved and the activities that are difficult for you.

Find spine, joint and rehabilitation information

Explore the care information below. Each describes a concern or service and the questions to discuss with the hospital.

Bones, joints and movement — illustrative stock photography, not DDK staff or patients

Explain the activities you want to get back to

Being able to describe a movement goal can make your enquiry more useful: walking to the shops, turning your head at work, climbing stairs or standing from a chair. Explain the area involved and what has changed. Ask whether the available consultation can address your concern, and how any rehabilitation goals and follow-up would be agreed.

Ask the hospital team
01 / BEFORE

Identify your questions

Explain which movements, positions or activities are difficult. Keep a short note so you can explain what you want from the visit.

02 / DURING

Understand the assessment

Bring a list of previous assessments and treatment. Ask the clinician to explain the purpose, options and limitations in terms you understand.

03 / AFTER

Clarify the next step

Ask how rehabilitation goals and progress would be reviewed. Confirm who will review your concern or results and how to arrange follow-up.

Keep your previous care in context.

Tell the team about relevant previous consultations and any care already advised. Ask whether existing reports or a current medicine list would be useful. Share medical files only when requested: send your appointment message first, then attach them privately in the same WhatsApp chat.

Request a consultation

Useful answers for your next step.

Should I choose knee care or physiotherapy?

Tell the hospital what is troubling you. The clinical team can advise which consultation to arrange; these links are information, not a treatment prescription.

What should I confirm before arranging a visit?

Call DDK to confirm the relevant clinician or service, availability, preparation and current charges. Visit hours are Monday?Saturday, 9 AM?12 PM, 1?4 PM and 5?8 PM. Sunday is closed.

Does an appointment request confirm a time?

No. Use Book Appointment to prepare a WhatsApp request. Review and send the message yourself; hospital staff will confirm availability. Attach any requested files in the same WhatsApp chat.

Know your options.
Take the next step.

Not sure which service to explore?

Call to discuss your concern and ask which consultation or assessment is available.