Soft Tissue Injuries
Outpatients | Orthopaedic surgeryThis condition is treated in the Orthopaedic surgery clinic.
Pre-referral work-up
History
All referrals should comply with referral standards and specifically include:
Including acute knee injuries
- Patella dislocation
- Locked meniscal tear
- Ligament injuries
Tests
For urgent review within one month of injury
- X-ray
Interim/GP management
To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Orthopaedic Surgery clinic page for the full referral process and templates.
Non operative treatment initially:
- RICE
- Physiotherapy
- Bracing for complete collateral injury
Direct link to Health Pathways - Orthopaedics/Musculoskeletal folder
For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.
Availability
North
Launceston General Hospital (Level 2)
Phone: 1300 977 694
Fax: 03 6777 5203
Note: The easiest way to access the clinic is through the Frankland Street entrance (near Cafeteria)
North West
North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 6493 6300
Fax: 6464 1928
Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 6478 5500
Fax: 6441 5928
South
Wellington Clinics (Level 12)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6234 9636