A Checklist for Optimizing your First visit with
Dr. Marigi and Our Team
Thank you for entrusting us with your care. We understand that coming in for a visit requires considerable time and effort. This can often lead to spending time away from work or family. We want to be respectful of your time through making this visit as effective and valuable as possible. Below are some important highlights to consider prior to your appointment. We look forward to getting to know you and being a part of your recovery.
1. Consider the purpose and goals for the visit
When you schedule your initial consultation, it is crucial to spend time thinking about the purpose of the appointment and the goals that you are hoping to achieve. Whether it is dealing with the effects of an injury, managing persistent discomfort, or looking for ways to improve musculoskeletal function, being precise can help create a more productive session.
2. Prepare your symptom descriptors
A detailed account of your medical and orthopedic history is critical in helping us understand your condition and how it is affecting your life. Below we have prepared a list of common questions that our team will ask to better delineate the scope of your condition.
- When did your symptoms begin? Was there a specific injury or did your symptoms develop over time?
- Do you experience your symptoms all the time or mainly with certain activities?
- If you have pain, where is it located, and how would you rate it on a scale from 0 to 10?
- How would you rate your affected joint overall on a scale from 0 (completely disabled) to 100% (normal)?
- Over the past few months, are your symptoms getting better, worse, or staying the same?
- What activities (work, sports, or recreation) are important to you? How are your symptoms affecting your ability to do these activities?
3. Gather your treatment history
As a specialized referral practice, we understand that you may have received treatments before consulting with us. Please bring a detailed record of these treatments to your visit. This includes medications, injections (when and what type), and physical therapy (for how long). If you have also undergone prior surgery, please request a copy of your operative report and / or arthroscopy images from your prior surgeon’s office and bring it to your visit.
4. Collect any previous imaging
If you have undergone previous imaging of your affected joint, please reach out to the facility where the imaging was completed and request both the imaging report as well as the actual images on a CD. This includes radiographs (X-rays), computed tomography (CT or CAT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. If you have not had any X-rays recently and are seeing us for the first time, we will also likely request a new set of X-rays on the day of your visit.