For your clinician
Questions worth bringing to your appointment
This page is a set of questions, not a set of answers. It's meant to help you start a conversation with your own clinician, who knows your health history — not to tell you what they'll say.
This page is general education, not medical advice. It doesn't give you a personal risk score, a dose, or a treatment recommendation. Please talk with your own clinician about your own situation.
About my diagnosis
- What, specifically, is happening in my joint — mechanically and biologically?
- Are there metabolic factors (like blood sugar, weight, or inflammation) that might be relevant for me?
- How did you arrive at this diagnosis, and is anything still uncertain?
About my options
- What are all of my options right now, including non-surgical ones?
- How does my overall health — not just my joint — factor into your recommendation?
- What would you want to know more about before we decide together?
About the bigger picture
- Is there anything about how I manage my metabolic health that could affect my joints?
- Are there specific things worth monitoring over time?
- Where can I go if I want to understand the research behind a recommendation?
A tip: you don't need to ask every question here. Circle two or three that matter most to you before your appointment — it's easy for a short visit to run out of time.