You will be allowed to tell your Orthopaedic Surgeon the issues that are bothering you. The doctor will obtain a detailed history of your presenting complaint, and this will be followed by a detailed physical examination. Your doctor will then explain what he thinks the problem maybe and he will likely recommend some investigations such as x-rays or MRI scans if these were deemed necessary for the diagnosis to be confirmed. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, your doctor will detail out the various treatment options as well as the pros and cons of each treatment option.