What to Expect

Before Your Appointment

Once your consultation is booked, you will receive confirmation details, including what to bring and how to prepare. Our team is available to answer questions if you need help before you attend.

During Your Appointment

Your first visit focuses on understanding your knee symptoms and establishing the next steps in your care.

Dr Negus will take time to:

• understand your concerns
• review any imaging you bring
• examine your knee
• explain the likely diagnosis
• outline treatment options

You will have time to ask questions and talk about your goals and preferences.

Understanding Your Diagnosis

After your assessment, you will receive a clear explanation of your condition in practical, easy-to-understand terms.

This may include:

• what the diagnosis means
• how it relates to your symptoms
• what may help relieve discomfort or improve function

Planning Your Treatment Pathway

Based on your goals and clinical findings, your treatment plan may include:

• physiotherapy or exercise-based therapy
• medications or injections
• activity modification
• joint preservation procedures
• surgical options, including robotic-assisted knee surgery if appropriate

Any decisions are made using a shared decision-making approach.

If Surgery Is Being Considered

If surgery is appropriate for your condition, you will receive:

• information about the procedure
• preparation guidance
• expected recovery principles
• fee and insurance details
• time to ask questions and consider your options

There is no additional cost for robotic-assisted knee replacement at participating hospitals.

After Your Appointment

You may receive written information, referrals, or further investigations as part of your care plan.

Our team will guide you through:

• scheduling follow-up appointments
• organising physiotherapy
• arranging imaging or blood tests
• preparing for any procedures, if needed

We remain available to support you beyond the consultation.

If you would like to learn more about the care pathway or treatment options available, you can arrange a consultation with Dr Jonathan Negus, a specialist knee surgeon in Sydney.