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Consult Request Guidelines
for Loose Body in Synovial Joint
Loose Body in Synovial Joint
Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines
1)
Patient should be immobilized if uncomfortable
2)
Weight bearing limitations, with crutches, dependent on pain, swelling and instability
3)
Ice/Compression/Elevation
4)
Physical Therapy may be indicated
Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit
Xray
Patient Education/Information (includes preps)
1) Refer to Sports Medicine
2) Physical Therapy may be indicated
Appointment Timeframe
Within 1 week
How to Get Results to Consultant
UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients: Hand carry films and reports
Clinic Contact Information
Patient to contact MedSport Physicians: 800-962-3555
Patient: to contact MedSport at Dominos directly at 877-877-9333
or 734-930-7400 option l
Clinic Location Sites
Ann Arbor - Domino's Farms
UM Consulting Physician
Sports Medicine Faculty
Revised on:
05/27/2009