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Multidisciplinary musculoskeletal care · Wollongong

Older adult and perioperative medicine

Medical preparation and recovery support around musculoskeletal care.

Dr Sheila Rahman provides geriatric and perioperative medicine through Compass Geriatrics, an independent practice consulting from Joint Vision’s rooms. Her practice manages its own enquiries, appointments and referrals, and works with Joint Vision clinicians where appropriate.

01

Medical optimisation

Review health conditions, medicines and risks that may affect treatment or recovery.

02

Frailty and function

Consider mobility, strength, falls risk and the support needed to recover safely.

03

Cognition and communication

Identify memory, delirium or decision-support needs that may influence planning and follow-up.

04

Connected recovery

Coordinate physician, orthopaedic, nursing and rehabilitation roles around the same goals.

When this service may help

Practical specialist medicine for more complex treatment journeys.

A current referral is generally required for a specialist physician appointment. The service may be relevant before surgery, after fracture or illness, or when medical complexity is affecting recovery.

Before treatment

Preparation for surgery

Review health, medicines, function and support needs before a planned musculoskeletal procedure.

Risk and resilience

Frailty and reduced reserve

Clarify how strength, mobility, nutrition and broader health may affect treatment and recovery.

Safety

Falls, cognition and medicines

Consider factors that may increase falls, confusion, medicine-related risk or difficulty following the plan.

After illness or injury

Recovery and maintaining independence

Support coordinated recovery after fracture, surgery or illness with attention to practical home and function goals.

Your next step

Appointments and referrals through Compass Geriatrics.

Please contact Compass Geriatrics directly for all enquiries, appointments and referrals to Dr Sheila Rahman.