How to Refer
Preferred referral channel is HealthLink electronic referral
HealthLink EDI address, referral email, or fax number.
Dr Kejriwal would greatly appreciate you arranging for the appropriate initial investigations (x-rays and/or ultrasound) to be completed before your patient's first appointment. Please note the specific x-ray views that will significantly facilitate Dr Kejriwal's assessment of your patient.
ACL / Knee Conditions (all patients)
Weight-bearing AP x-ray
Rosenberg x-ray (45 degree weight-bearing PA x-ray)
Lateral x-ray
Skyline (Merchant) x-ray
Shoulder Conditions
All patients:
Glenohumeral AP x-ray
Scapular lateral x-ray
Axillary lateral x-ray
Suspected impingement, rotator cuff or unexplained pain:
Please include an ultrasound of the shoulder in addition to the above x-rays
Patients over 30 years old with a shoulder dislocation:
Please include an ultrasound of the shoulder in addition to the above x-rays (to assess for associated rotator cuff injury)
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To help us assess and triage your patient efficiently, please include:
Patient's full name, date of birth, and contact details
NHI number, if known
Presenting complaint, including onset, duration, and relevant history
Relevant examination findings
Results of any imaging or investigations already completed (please attach where possible)
Relevant past medical and surgical history, and current medications
For ACC-related injuries: ACC claim number (if allocated), date and mechanism of injury, and a completed ACC45 form where applicable
Your contact details, for us to follow up if we have questions
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[Insert your triage/turnaround process - e.g.: "Referrals are triaged by our clinical team within [X working days]. Urgent injuries will be prioritised accordingly. You and your patient will be notified once an appointment has been scheduled." Adjust to reflect your actual process.]
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If you'd like to discuss a patient before referring, or have a question about an existing referral, please contact us:
Email: contact@sportsortho.co.nz
