Service

Orthopaedic Surgery - Swanage Hospital

What does it do?

The service offers selective orthopaedic procedures.

Service Delivery Area

Swanage Community Hospital.

What are the service opening times?

Friday morning, once a month.

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

Referral should be made to orthopaedic outpatients at Swanage Hospital, where the patient will be seen by the orthpaedic consultant or one of his team before being listed.

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

Day surgery treatment is undertaken, but there is the facility for an overnight stay at Swanage Hospital if necessary.

Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Excision of exostosis
  • Removal of foreign body
  • Arthroscopy of knee
  • Tenotomy
  • Trigger finger release
  • Lumbar epidural injection
Who will I see?

Mr Barlow, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.

As a patient, how do I access services?

Your GP can refer you for an orthopaedic consultation.

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?
Do you have information for Carers?

A printed leaflet is available from the Day Surgery Unit.

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

Outpatient clinics are held on a Friday morning, theatre is held once a month on a Friday morning.

Who can I contact to find out more?
  • Day Surgery Unit - 01929 475008
  • Admin Office - 01929 475047