Service

Orthopaedics - Swanage Hospital

What does it do?

Assesses orthopaedic conditions relating to hips, knees and wrists and may include onward referral to Dorset County Hospital if the consultant feels it necessary.

Service Delivery Area

Swanage Community Hospital

What are the service opening times?

The clinics are held on a Friday morning weekly.

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

GP referral to Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

Treatment with medication or physio.  Surgical options include arthroscopy or carpal tunnel decompression at Swanage Hospital or more major procedures at Dorset County Hospital.

Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

Orthopaedic conditions relating to knees, hips and wrists.

Who will I see?

Mr Barlow or a member of his team.

As a patient, how do I access services?

GP referral to Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.

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

A range of printed information leaflets is available from the outpatient department.

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

The clinics are held in the outpatient department on a Friday morning.

Who can I contact to find out more?

The outpatient department on 01929 475021.