Patient decision aids
If you feel you need more support to make a decision about your treatment, your GP or health care professional can support you through the process.
Making a decision about hip osteoarthritis
Making a decision about knee osteoarthritis
Making a decision about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Making a decision about Dupuytren’s contracture
Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery?
ACL Injury: Should I Have Knee Surgery?
Arthritis: Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery?
Bunions: Should I Have Surgery?
Hammer, Claw, or Mallet Toe: Should I Have Surgery?
Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery?
Rotator Cuff Problems: Should I Have Surgery?
Tennis Elbow: Should I Have Surgery?
Helpful websites
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Your health provides advice on common musculoskeletal conditions, physio exercises and how to stay healthy and active.
Oxford Knee and Hip Score assessments
The Oxford Knee Score and Oxford Hip Score assessments can help you understand the level of pain you are experiencing and will provide you with a score that reflects the severity of your knee or hip problems to help you identify the treatment options that are right for you.
Useful videos and links
Flippin Pain website – Flippin’ Pain
Murat Dalkilinç – ‘The benefits of good posture’
Dr Jill Cook – ’10 things not to do if you have a lower limb tendon problem’
Prof. Peter O’Sullivan – ‘Back pain – separating fact from fiction‘
Dr Mike Evans – ‘Low back pain‘
‘Understanding pain in less than five minutes‘
Chartered Society of Physiotherapists – Falls
