The orthopaedic physiotherapy service assesses and treats 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.
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.
We care for patients who have had:
- 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.
If necessary, we will arrange for community-based rehabilitation to support patients in recovering their former level of function.
