Pre-Consultation GuidePreparing for your consultation helps you communicate your symptoms clearly and get the most out of your visit.
- Prior X-rays & MRI Scans
- Current Prescription List
- Past Medical & Surgical History
- Symptom Timeline & Questions
CONSULTATION CHECKLIST
What to Expect During Your Orthopaedic Visit
A structured clinical assessment begins with an in-depth review of your joint symptoms, how they impact your everyday mobility, and what treatments you have tried so far.
Dr. Sunish Mohan conducts a thorough physical examination of the joint, assesses range of motion, and correlates findings with diagnostic imaging to formulate an individualised treatment plan.
Biomechanical Joint
Imaging Correlation &
Treatment Planning
SURGERY & RECOVERY
Surgical Preparation & Recovery Milestones
Follow the specific fasting instructions given by the hospital. Complete routine blood tests, ECG, and anaesthesia consultations. Ensure comfortable clothing, arrange safe transportation home, and prepare your living space for ease of mobility.
Day 1 Mobilization
Guided physiotherapy protocols support early joint range-of-motion and safe hospital discharge.
JOINT PRESERVATION
Supporting Long-Term Joint Health & Mobility
Protecting your joints after surgery or injury requires ongoing healthy lifestyle choices, ergonomic support, and physical conditioning.
Active RecoveryLow-Impact Exercise
Swimming, stationary cycling, and brisk walking promote synovial joint fluid lubrication, strengthen peri-articular muscles, and preserve flexibility without joint impact.
Promotes Joint Longevity
Cartilage ProtectionWeight Management
Maintaining a healthy body weight directly relieves mechanical loads across the hip and knee joints, dramatically reducing long-term cartilage stress and implant wear.
Reduces Mechanical Stress
Postural SupportErgonomic Habits
Use supportive footwear, maintain upright spinal alignment, avoid prolonged static sitting, and use safe lifting mechanics to protect joints from acute strain.
Safe Daily Mechanics
PATIENT FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions by Patients
Important considerations about what to bring, surgery expectations, medications, and when to seek urgent medical attention.
Yes. If you have relevant reports, CD discs, X-rays, MRI scans, or CT reports from previous hospital visits, please bring them to your appointment. They provide vital baseline information.
PATIENT APPOINTMENT
Ready to Discuss Your Symptoms?
Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Sunish Mohan at Lords Surgical Centre, Trivandrum, or KIMSAT Hospital, Kollam.
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