MSK full assessments?

Megrose489 · 13. Jun 2025, 19:24

I was referred to the MSK team a few months ago as I was having problems with OA on my right foot. However, the physio I saw at my surgery, who referred me, said that, as I had OA in numerous joints and was also concerned about my neck, that they would do a full assessment when I saw them and I was happy about this. I'm 79 and take pain killers for the OA, but have never had any sort of assessment. I received a phone call today to say the team would see me in a couple of weeks, but would only look at my right foot. Any other body part affected by arthritis would have to be referred separately. Are full assessments not done?

Trish9556 · 14. Jun 2025, 04:16

https://community.versusarthritis.org/discussion/64702/msk-full-assessments

Hi @Megrose489

If I were you I would speak to the physio at the surgery and tell them what you've been told

If they've been asked for a full body assessment, surely thats what they should do?

Trish

claudsl · 14. Jun 2025, 13:50

Hello @Megrose489

I agree with Trish, I would contact your physio again and see if they can arrange for a full assessment. I've never heard of separate referrals for each body part affected. Here's some more information for you to have a read through.

Osteoarthritis (OA) | Causes, symptoms, treatments

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the foot and ankle | Versus Arthritis

Wishing you all the best and hope you get this sorted out.

Claudia x

Megrose489 · 17. Jun 2025, 11:27

Thank you both for your help. I've checked my medical notes and, although the physio mentioned a full assessment to me, it looks as though it just went through just as an assessment of my foot, which is, presumably, how they work. So, I'll go for the appointment and also talk to the physios there and see what they say. Thank you for the foot information, Claudia - very helpful.

shell47 · 21. Jun 2025, 17:34

I was refered to physio for oa in feet knees wrists and finger joints and ankle ( broke it days after diagnosis). Physio are dealing with the ankle they said they only work on 1 joint at a time

claudsl · 21. Jun 2025, 19:55

Hi @shell47

Welcome to our friendly online community.

Here's some information you may find useful. Please let us know if you have any questions or need advice on anything.

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand and wrist

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the foot and ankle | Versus Arthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee | Knee pain | Versus Arthritis

Claudia

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