Orthopaedic Surgery
NEW PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Identification
Who referred you to our office? Name/Address/Phone/ Speciality:
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Is there anyone else you would like to receive information about your orthopedic care?
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Why are you being seen today? Right Side Left Side Both Sides
Please describe your current orthopedic problem/injury (how it started symptoms, etc):
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Date of onset (or approximate duration of the problem if onset was gradual): __________________
Circle the number that best represents your average pain level over the last week:
(No pain) 0
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10 (worst pain imaginable)
Circle the number that best represents your overall disability/dysfunction level:
(No dysfunction) 0
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10 (wheelchair/bedbound)
Check all that apply
Pain Quality: Sharp
Aching
Stabbing
Throbbing
Burning/tingling
Associated Symptoms: Swelling
Locking/catching Instability/giving way Stiffness
Timing of Pain: Morning
Night
Worse as day goes on Activity-related
With walking/standing With running/exercise Gets better with activity, or as day goes on
Start-up pain (worse with first few steps after sitting/resting)
Have you ever had a similar pain/problem in the past?
Yes No
What makes it better? ____________________________________________________________
What makes it worse? ____________________________________________________________
Prior treatment: Rest
Cane/Crutches/Walker
Orthotics/Shoe inserts/Pads
Night splint Brace (#wks, type?)___________________________ Boot (# wks): ________
Cast (# wks): ______
Physical Therapy (#wks): ______
Other: ____________________
Medication (name/dose/duration): ____________________________________________________
Injections (How many? % Improvement, duration?) _______________________________________
Prior Surgery for this problem or body part (who/where/when/what): __________________________
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