Patient information page to assist in your surgical journey

For Patients

Planning your visit

Pre visit paper work

Planning your visit

Planning your visit allows you to get the most from the consultation.

New referrals: Arrive 10 min early to fill out registration form. Bring all referral letters, specialist letters for other medical conditions, any relevant investigations, even if you have been told they have been sent through. Write down any questions you may have to get all the information about your condition you would like.

Follow up: Arrive 5 min early for consultation, within COVID-19 restrictions allows. Ensure to bring imaging from last consult with Dr Drynan, unless a post op visit.

New Patient forms

Fees and Payment

Pre visit paper work

Planning your visit

A consultation fee will be charged. This will depend on whether it is your first time seeing Dr Drynan and if your injury is associated with a WorkCover claim or a motor vehicle accident (CTP claim).
Please contact the team on (02) 8074 3497 or email to discuss your fees and payment.

Pre visit paper work

Prior to your visit with Dr Drynan you are requested fill in some forms to best treat you and your condition. This may allow Dr Drynan to streamline your visit, organise investigations and guide your care.

Download the forms

Planning your surgery begins before the operation day.

Mater Hospital

North Shore Private Hospital

Planning your surgery begins before the operation day. Many Hospitals require online pre-admission documentation. Please use the links to fill out the required forms for your hospital visit.

Mater Hospital

North Shore Private Hospital

Planning your surgery begins before the operation day. Many Hospitals require online pre-admission documentation. Please use the links to fill out the required forms for your hospital visit.

North Shore Private Hospital

Westmead Private Hospital

North Shore Private Hospital

Westmead Private Hospital

Planning your surgery begins before the operation day. Many Hospitals require online pre-admission documentation. Please use the links to fill out the required forms for your hospital visit.

Westmead Private Hospital

Learn About Your Condition

Click on the link below to start your education regarding your condition, diagnosis, management options and rehabilitation. There are links and downloads below for specific rehabilitation.

Find out more

Your Operation

Undergoing an operation is careful consideration by yourself, and your surgeon. A discussion should cover your concerns and questions regarding the procedure, operative details, recovery and outcomes. Many of these aspects are specific to your case and pathology (condition), but there are a few steps that are to be expected with operations that can make your recovery smoother.

You will be discharged from hospital with pain relief for 4-7 days cover. After this time you would be advised to see your local doctor to assist with your pain control.

You will have dressings applied from the operation, and these should remain intact until your post operative review.

At your pre operative appointment or on the operative day, you will receive a surgical journey document to help guide you through the process. You will often have a physiotherapy referral with these documents.

If you have any questions, call or email the team and they will respond.

Get In Touch

Download Patient Forms

Patient information documents

New Patient Registration (docx)

Download

Elbow Scoring Questionnaire (pdf)

Download

Shoulder Scoring Questionnaire (pdf)

Download

Knee Scoring Questionnaire (pdf)

Download

Videos

Elbow Stretching Exercises

Elbow stiffness is common following injury, trauma and surgery. The aim is to restore elbow range of motion in a supported and protected format. Watch the video or link to YouTube channel

Link to Channel

Phase 1 recovery and rehabilitation

Scapulothoracic movement, strength and balance has a large influence on shoulder movement and function. It is a good idea to rehabilitated these muscles in your post operative recovery.

Phase 2 rehabilitation - focus on a safe range of motion

After the initial recovery of surgery, guided movement it essential for optimising outcomes, preventing stiffness and improving pain. Phase 2 is guided passive recover following rotator cuff repair and total shoulder arthroplasty.

Phase 3 rehabilitation - Activating the repaired muscles and returning the range of motion

At this time period the tendons are healing to the bone with enough strength to allow the muscle activation to start. The movement of the shoulder is initiated with the repaired muscles and assisted with the other arm or body in several different exercises. Click the video and view alternative exercises on the channel to help guide your recovery.

Phase 4, rotator cuff strengthening exercises

As you progress in your post operative recovery, and the tissues heal, increasing the rehabilitation is a good idea to return your to your best function. These are phase 4 exercises for rotator cuff rehabilitation, and can be used earlier in arthroplasty cases.

Rehabilitation Protocols

Dr Drynan has prepared rehabilitation files for your and your allied health professional guidance. The protocols are generic and act to guide your treatment. If you have been advised to alter the protocol for your specific rehabilitation or you require clarification, please don't hesitate to contact Dr Drynan

Rehab Protocols

Click on the YouTube link to more videos by Dr Drynan

Dr David Drynan Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sydney

02 80743497

Phone: (02) 8074 3497