The Virtual Fracture Clinic is made up of orthopaedic doctors and physiotherapists. We review orthopaedic cases that are referred to us from the Emergency Department (ED) or Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).

We review patient x-rays and medical notes together to decide on the most appropriate management for a specific injury.

The physiotherapists then contact the patient within 72 hours of them receiving the referral to discuss their condition and how to manage it.

After this review, the condition can be managed with one of the following:

• a specialty orthopaedic clinic
• an advanced physiotherapy practitioner review clinic
• a referral to physiotherapy or hand therapy
• self-management

We have information leaflets with exercises, a rehabilitation plan and details of expected healing times for the fracture or injury.

For GPs and referrers

GPs should use NHS e-referral.

Emergency Referrals

Referrals made out of hours will be addressed during clinic hours. Internal referrals should be completed via EPR. For external referrals, email the completed referral form to kch-tr.pruh-virtual-fracture-clinic@nhs.net

Location

Surgical Administration 1, Level 2, North Wing, Princess Royal University Hospital

Contact

• Main Reception: 01689 865136
• kch-tr.pruh-virtual-fracture-clinic@nhs.net