Advice about outpatient follow-up after a visit to hospital with a fracture (broken bone)

• Emergency Department staff have assessed and treated your injury.

• Later, an orthopaedic surgeon will review your injury and x-rays. An orthopaedic consultant is a doctor who specialises in fractures.

• Many injuries heal well over time, without any further treatment. However, if Emergency Department staff feel it necessary, they will arrange a follow-up appointment for you.

• We will contact you by phone within the next few days, to confirm a plan for treating your fracture. You will receive this phone call even if you do not need a follow-up appointment.

• We will confirm any information discussed during this phone call in a letter. We will send copies of the letter to you and your GP.

What if I have any further questions or concerns?

If you have any worries or concerns following discharge from hospital, please contact one of the following Virtual Fracture Clinics. The clinic opening times are as follows:

• Emergencies only Monday to Friday - 9am to 12.30pm

• General enquiries Monday to Friday - 12.30pm to 5pm