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Parkside Musculoskeletal Clinic

Your GP may offer to refer you to the Parkside MSK clinic. This is run by Dr Martin Cave. He has a special interest, extensive training and experience in MSK and Sports medicine. The purpose of this clinic is for our Parkside patients to have the benefit of a more expert opinion and possibly treatment at the practice, rather than needing to be referred outside the practice which may have a longer waiting time.

If your GP suggest this clinic, a request will be made to Dr Cave who will then make arrangements for you to have an appointment with him, if it is appropriate. You do not need to speak to Dr Cave. Alternatively, if you have initially discussed the problem with Dr Cave already he may book you in his musculoskeletal clinic himself, as they are longer appointments. Usually patients will be offered the first available appointment.

What happens after I am referred to Parkside Musculoskeletal clinic?

You will be contacted by the practice staff either by phone or letter and offered the next available appointment that suits you. The clinic is held on Wednesday mornings. Usually the wait for an appointment is only 2-3 weeks. Occasionally this may be longer.

Referrals to other external Musculoskeletal Services

When you consult your doctor about a MSK problem and your doctor feels that you need additional services outside of Parkside Medical Centre, you will be referred to a central Hub, which will screen all such referrals to ensure to you are seen in the right clinic. These clinics include physiotherapy, rheumatologists, pain clinic or orthopaedic clinic.