Table 3.

Main themes and subthemes

	Themes	Subthemes
Main themes	Information	Pros and cons of treatment options Being heard X-ray explanation Rehabilitation advise
	Recovery from injury	Range of motion Strength Return to function Pain Irritation from surgical hardware Cosmetic result
	Speed of recovery	Speed of diagnosis Delay to surgery Duration of follow-up Time to return to function
	Doctor-patient interaction	Empathy Trust Kindness
Minor themes	Parking facilities Travel distance/time Waiting times at the outpatient department