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Patient Intake for Orthopedics

Musculoskeletal history and injury assessment forms

Orthopedic practices require exceptionally detailed intake information to evaluate musculoskeletal conditions effectively. From acute sports injuries and fractures to chronic joint degeneration and spine conditions, Formisoft provides specialty-specific digital intake forms that capture the clinical detail orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine physicians need to plan evaluation and treatment before the patient even arrives.

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Our orthopedic intake templates include comprehensive musculoskeletal history organized by body region, mechanism of injury documentation, prior imaging and surgical records, and validated functional outcome tools. Patients use interactive body diagrams to pinpoint pain locations with severity ratings, describe the onset and nature of symptoms, and document what activities exacerbate or relieve their condition. Pre-operative intake forms for patients scheduled for surgery capture anesthesia history, medication lists for surgical clearance, and informed consent for specific procedures like arthroscopy, joint replacement, or spinal surgery.

For sports medicine practices, specialized forms assess athletic activity levels, training regimens, previous sports injuries, and return-to-play goals. Workers' compensation cases are supported with employer information, injury circumstance documentation, and occupational demand assessments. Formisoft's webhooks and API enable a seamless workflow from digital intake to your existing clinical systems.

How it works

Step 1 of 4

Referral or Scheduling

When a patient is referred or schedules an orthopedic consultation, condition-specific intake forms are sent covering musculoskeletal history, injury details, and imaging history.

Step 2 of 4

Detailed Injury Documentation

Patients use body diagrams to map pain locations, describe the mechanism of injury, document symptom timeline, and list aggravating and relieving factors.

Step 3 of 4

Imaging and Surgical History

Patients document previous imaging studies, surgeries, injections, and physical therapy treatments related to their orthopedic condition.

Step 4 of 4

Surgeon Reviews Pre-Visit

The orthopedic surgeon reviews the complete intake, imaging history, and functional assessment before the consultation to optimize exam focus and treatment discussion.

Key features

Everything you need for patient intake for orthopedics, built into the platform.

Body Region Pain Mapping

Interactive body diagrams with detailed joint-by-joint pain mapping, severity scoring, and symptom characterization for precise clinical documentation.

Mechanism of Injury Capture

Structured documentation of how the injury occurred, including activity, force direction, and immediate symptoms — critical for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Surgical History Database

Comprehensive orthopedic surgical history including procedure types, implant information, dates, surgeons, and post-surgical complications or revisions.

Validated Outcome Measures

Joint-specific outcome tools like KOOS for knees, HOOS for hips, QuickDASH for upper extremity, and ODI for spine with automatic scoring.

Pre-Surgical Intake Forms

Detailed pre-operative questionnaires covering anesthesia history, medication clearance, and procedure-specific informed consent.

Sports Medicine Assessment

Athletic history, sport-specific demands, training volume, previous injuries, and return-to-play goals for sports medicine consultations.

Imaging Record Upload

Patients can upload or reference previous X-rays, MRIs, and CT scan reports so the surgeon can review prior studies before the visit.

Workers' Comp Documentation

Occupational injury forms capturing employer details, job physical demands, and injury circumstances for workers' compensation cases.

Expected results

18 min

Saved per new consultation

95%

Complete history before visit

Faster surgical clearance

Ideal for

Orthopedic surgery practices

Sports medicine clinics

Spine surgery centers

Joint replacement programs

Hand and upper extremity specialists

Orthopedic urgent care

Recommended templates

Start with a pre-built template and customize it for your practice.

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Frequently asked questions

Can patients map their pain on a body diagram?

Yes. Formisoft includes interactive body diagrams that allow patients to tap specific joints and body regions to indicate pain locations. They can rate severity for each area and describe pain characteristics like sharp, dull, burning, or aching to give surgeons a detailed symptom map before the consultation.

Do you support joint-specific outcome measures?

Yes. Our orthopedic forms include validated outcome questionnaires specific to each body region — KOOS for knees, HOOS for hips, QuickDASH for upper extremities, and the Oswestry Disability Index for spine conditions. All are automatically scored with severity classifications.

How do pre-surgical intake forms work?

For patients scheduled for surgery, Formisoft sends a pre-operative intake packet that includes anesthesia history, current medication list for clearance review, surgical site verification, informed consent for the specific procedure, and any required pre-surgical lab or imaging documentation.

Can patients upload their MRI or X-ray reports?

Yes. Patients can upload PDF reports or images from previous imaging studies directly through the intake form. Files are securely stored and attached to the patient record, allowing the orthopedic surgeon to review prior studies before the in-person evaluation.

Workflow

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