Orthopaedic Trauma Rehabilitation at London Bridge Hospital
First rate specialist care provided to patients who have suffered major orthopaedic trauma
HCA UK at The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Specialist care for complex fractures and injuries
Led by London's leading NHS trauma doctors, the orthopaedic trauma rehabilitation service is specifically designed for those who have suffered major orthopaedic trauma, such as injuries caused by road traffic accidents, extreme sports, or major falls and require surgical treatment and/or specialist rehabilitation.
The Orthopaedic Trauma Rehabilitation programme offers care to patients who have:
- Complex fractures involving one or both lower limbs
- Complex fractures involving the pelvic ring
- Major fractures of the spine without spinal cord injury
- Major single or multiple limb amputations of any cause
- A combination of pelvic and lower limb fractures
- A combination of upper and lower limb fractures
- A combination of above injuries
Rapid access to leading trauma surgeons
London Bridge Hospital supports pre-approved medevac transfers from abroad. The programme also provides surgical and rehabilitation care for patients repatriated following accidents or from countries where this level of care is not currently available.
Patients receive first rate surgical care in our CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ facilities, followed by a comprehensive rehabilitation programme aimed at 'getting people back to normality.’
Patients receive first rate surgical care in our CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ facilities, followed by a comprehensive rehabilitation programme aimed at 'getting people back to normality.’
A multidisciplinary team approach
Through a holistic multidisciplinary team approach, every patient will receive a bespoke surgical and/or rehabilitation plan and have access to specialist care from a team of leading trauma surgeons and rehabilitation doctors, plastic surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, psychologists, prosthetists, orthotists, and nutritionists.
The Orthopaedic Trauma Rehabilitation programme gives patients the best possible chance of rebuilding their health, and lives, after a major trauma. This service offering is like nothing else available in London. Led by a team of people who are working with major trauma cases every day, and using advanced technologies and therapies, our multidisciplinary approach will enable us to get the best out of each step of rehabilitation and recovery.
Mr Paul Culpan, Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr Paul Culpan, internationally renowned specialist in trauma injuries
Mr Paul Culpan, Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, is one of the surgeons globally performing customised hip replacements utilising minimally invasive techniques. His areas of interest include hip and knee replacements, revision surgery, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, arthroscopic knee surgery, complex hip reconstruction, and revision hip replacement.
Post-operative care
London Bridge Hospital also specialises in post-operative care in each subspecialist area of orthopaedics. The Orthopaedic Trauma Rehabilitation programme provides patients with access to the latest technology during their rehabilitation, including the use of muscle stimulators and anti-gravity treadmills encouraging mobility in the early stages of recovery.
Contact us
To find out more about Orthopaedic Trauma Rehabilitation programme.
Call
020 7616 4999