This orthopaedic physiotherapy service with orthopaedic wards at the Freeman Hospital and Royal Victoria Infirmary to asses and treat people who require physiotherapy from admission to discharge.
We make sure that you are discharged safely from hospital and that you are referred for outpatient or community physiotherapy.
Elective orthopaedics
Our physiotherapy staff work on Ward 19 and Ward 20 at the Freeman hospital, and Ward 22 at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. We care for people who are having planned treatment for problems with their muscles and bones.
The common surgical procedures that patients staying on these wards receive, include:
- Spinal surgery
- Upper and lower limb joint replacement
- Foot and ankle surgery
- Shoulder surgery
- Soft tissue surgery including ligament repairs
Bone and soft tissue sarcomas
The Freeman Hospital is a specialist centre for the treatment of bone and soft tissue sarcomas.
This includes diagnosis and management of the condition, including surgery to the upper or lower limbs, and implanting prostheses.
Trauma orthopaedics
Our physiotherapy staff also work with patients who suffer trauma, ranging from single limb fractures to soft tissue injuries.
You will receive care on Ward 22 at the Royal Victoria Infirmary if you have a trauma injury.
Fractured neck of femur unit
If you have a fractured neck of femur, you will receive care from the orthopaedic physiotherapy team after your operation.
We aim to help you to achieve goals for safe discharge to home through a combination of exercise sessions and mobility progression.
Where indicated we will make referral for further rehabilitation in the community to enable patients to regain your previous level of function.
Contact us
For more details, please contact:
Tel: 0191 282 6886
Tel: 0191 244 8219
