Coming to a traditional fracture clinic in the first few days is unnecessary in many cases and often difficult due to pain and immobility. It can be apparent at the time of the first fracture clinic appointment that an early opinion of a specialist is required.

This can now be provided at our Virtual Fracture Clinic.

Your X-ray(s) and initial assessment documentation are reviewed on computer by an Orthopaedic consultant in the Virtual Fracture Clinic.

You will not need to attend the hospital for the assessment to take place.

A member of the Fracture Clinic Team will contact you by phone after this assessment to discuss your treatment.

This might consist of advice and discussion or may require the arrangement of an appointment at the most appropriate clinic. If you have not received a call within 72 hours of your virtual appointment contact the Fracture Clinic.

Fracture Care Team – BSUH

Monday–Friday from 8 am–4 pm

Phone: 01273 696 955 ext 3428 bleep 8397

Incoming calls monitored Monday–Friday from 8:30 am–12:30 pm

Email: fracturecare@bsuh.nhs.uk

Hand and Wrist Clinic

Monday–Friday from 8 am–4 pm

Phone: 01273 696 955 ext 4116

Email: handtherapyservice@bsuh.nhs.uk

Please ensure you are able to receive calls from a withheld number

Instructions – Important

Return at once if the fingers or toes become painful, blue or swollen.

Please elevate limb whenever possible.

Return at once if unable to move fingers or toes.

Return at once if plaster breaks, cracks or becomes soft.

Return if the skin becomes sore or burns due to pressure.

Do not wet plaster.

Exercise the joints not in plaster.

Do not stick anything down inside your cast or attempt to adjust your cast in any way.

Return at once if you experience new pain or discomfort in your cast.

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