Where will you be seen
If you’ve been involved in an accident and require immediate orthopaedic care, you’ll be referred straight to our emergency (trauma) team. Otherwise, your surgery will be planned and you’ll have an appointment date.
Our emergency service takes place in the trauma and orthopaedic department at the Victoria Hospital. If you need to stay, you'll begin your recovery in Wards 31 or 33 or you may be discharged to recover at home. We also carry out emergency surgery procedures at out dedicated Day Surgery Unit at Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline for patients requiring urgent hand, wrist or upper limb reconstructive surgery.
Contact details for the wards
Your patient journey as an orthopaedic trauma patient
Stage 1 | Referral to service
Referred to the orthopaedic department by A&E or minor injuries service.
Stage 2 | Urgent assessment
As an urgent patient, you’ll be seen straight away and in most cases, send for surgery with recovery either at home or in Wards 33 or 31.
Stage 2 | Non urgent assessment
Non-urgent trauma patients will be put on the Virtual Fracture List and then get a phone call from a nurse to discuss a plan, such as rest and discharge.
Stage 3 | Assessment meeting
If required, you’ll be asked to attend a face-to-face clinic to discuss further steps in the management of your condition.
Stage 4 | Treatment
You may be required to return for further treatments or procedures such as injections.
Stage 5 | Follow up care
Post surgery or treatment you’ll come and see us for your check up after 6-12 weeks.