At Skin + Bone Clinic we have developed a coordinated urgent care pathway led by a highly specialised team of Orthopaedic surgeons, to provide care for any suspected fractures and acute soft tissue injuries.
This aims to give you confidence that we will make the right diagnosis and link you with the most appropriate surgeon or care provider at the right time.
Clavicle (collarbone)
AC joint
Humerus
Elbow
Wrist
Finger
Ankle
Foot
Patella (knee cap)
Tibial plateau/plafond
Distal biceps tendon tear
Hand lacerations
Fingertip crush injuries
Achilles tendon ruptures
Ankle sprains – unable to bear weight
Acute knee injuries
Patella dislocations
Amputations
Compartment syndrome – severe crush injuries of limbs
Hip fractures
Uncontrolled bleeding
Open fractures
Date of Injury
Mechanism of Injury
Suspected injury
Imaging details (Radiology report or similar)
Photos of wounds
Healthcare provider documentation (if applicable)
You will be contacted by following day COB with a recommendation of treatment letter and/or offered appointment for further
assessment of injury
Fees
The Rapid Access Trauma Service provides a two staged fee
Triage and recommendation of treatment advice ($150 – Medicare rebate available with eligible referral)
Advanced assessment and initial treatment/splinting ($350)
Imaging referral
If face to face assessment and non-surgical management is required, an appointment will be offered within 1-2 business days
If further specialist consultation is necessary, you will be offered an appointment within 5 business days of your injury and referral
Contacted within 24 hours
Booked for surgery or specialist appointment within 3-5 days
Contacted within 24 hours
Provided diagnosis and recommend management plan and provide options for suitable allied health rehab providers
Fees – further informed financial consent will be provided by your surgeon based on surgery required)
Skin + Bone Clinic’s unique pathways help reduce medical expenses, maximise your time, and minimise stress to get you back to better, sooner.
