Orthopaedics
Orthopaedic assessment for joint, spine, and other musculoskeletal concerns, with a clear plan for the next step.
Musculoskeletal assessment and a practical treatment plan
The orthopaedic specialist first identifies where the problem may come from and how it affects everyday movement. Based on the clinical findings, they may recommend conservative treatment, rehabilitation, or further investigation.
A consultation may help with new or persistent pain affecting a knee, hip, shoulder, spine, muscle, or tendon, after an injury, or when mobility is gradually getting worse.
OpenMedical sends available reports and imaging ahead of the visit, coordinates the appointment, and helps keep follow-up and related care organised.
When to see an orthopaedic specialist
Specialist review is appropriate when pain or reduced movement persists, returns, or interferes with normal activity.
- Joint or spine pain and stiffness
- Sports and other musculoskeletal injuries
- Reduced mobility after injury or surgery
- A second opinion on a previous finding
What the assessment may include
The scope depends on your symptoms and results already available.
- Detailed history and clinical examination
- Assessment of movement, stability, and painful areas
- Ultrasound when appropriate for the clinical question
- Review of existing X-ray, CT, or MRI findings
Possible next steps
The plan reflects the diagnosis, functional limitation, and your goals.
- Load adjustment and practical activity advice
- Physiotherapy or physician-led rehabilitation
- Injection or other conservative treatment when recommended
- Referral for surgery when medically necessary
Doctors for this specialization
Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation medicine, Sports medicine
MUDr. Miloš Barna, Ph.D.
Medical director of Barna Medical with specialist training in orthopaedics and rehabilitation medicine. His experience includes Motol University Hospital, the Czech national athletics team, the Czech Olympic Committee, and professional sports clubs.
Orthopaedics
MUDr. Petr Zubina
An orthopaedic physician on the Barna Medical team, focused on assessment and conservative care for musculoskeletal concerns.
Orthopaedics questions
Short answers about orthopaedic assessment and preparing for your visit.
When should I see an orthopaedic specialist?+
Book an assessment when joint, spine, muscle, or tendon pain persists, returns, limits movement, or follows an injury. A severe acute injury, obvious deformity, or inability to bear weight needs urgent assessment.
Do I need a GP referral?+
This depends on the payment route, clinic, and insurer. OpenMedical checks which documents are needed before confirming the available booking path.
What should I bring to the appointment?+
Bring previous medical reports, available imaging results, a medication list, and a short timeline of when the problem started and what makes it better or worse.
Will I need an X-ray or MRI?+
Not always. The orthopaedic specialist decides after the history and examination whether imaging is likely to change the diagnosis or treatment plan.
Can OpenMedical arrange orthopaedics in Prague?+
Yes. OpenMedical can coordinate an appointment at a partner clinic, transfer available records, and help arrange related physiotherapy, rehabilitation, or follow-up.