common questions
- I've been told my injury needs an operation. How long do I wait before I get called in? It should definitely be not more than 2 weeks. Ideally a lot less than two weeks. We would love to do everyone's operation urgently. Unfortunately we usually have a queue with about 50 people waiting with about new 10 patients added daily. We can operate on about 10 patients per day. Some operations need a specific surgeon available, a scan or sometimes special equipment which can can add to the delay. So the wait time can vary. It should definitely be not more than 2 weeks.
- I've been told I need a scan. How long will my scan take? A CT scan usually takes about 2 weeks. An MRI or ultrasound takes about 2 months.
- Can I pay for a private scan? These local private hospitals can do your scan. Call them to find out costs. Nuffield Hospital Leicester; Spire Hospital Leicester; Heath Lodge Clinic, Solihull.
- How long does physio take? About 4 weeks for an appointment to come through. Physiotherapy webpage and you can also refer yourself
- Having trouble after your treatment? For advice regarding plaster cast, wounds, removal of sutures, external fixators call 0116 258 5430
- Need to rearrange an appointment? 0300 303 1563 to book, cancel or rearrange clinic appointments.
- GPs trying to refer a patient? Please use the dedicated PRISM for fracture clinic. Call switch, only in the event of cauda equina or sepsis. 0300 303 1573
