If you’re suffering from a suspected broken bone due to a sports injury, a trauma injury or an acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury, there’s now an alternative to waiting for hours to be seen at a public hospital emergency department.
At our Specialist EUC Fracture Clinic Tuggerah, we provide you with prompt orthopedic care where you will be quickly assessed and treated by our attending Fracture Clinic Doctor, experienced physiotherapists, and nurses.
Central Coast EUC Fracture Clinic Services
(By appointment only)
Our physiotherapists work in partnership with our imaging team at our Radiology Clinic and Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeons and nurses to deliver a total fracture care solution, all under one roof.
In addition to your initial consultation and assessment of your fracture injury at our EUC Fracture Clinic, we also have the facilities and resources to help you at every stage of your fracture treatment, including:
- In-house X-ray.
- We also arrange CT Scans, ultrasounds, and MRIs with rapid turnaround.
- Immobilisation of your fracture using a sling, dressing, splint, or a cam (moon) boot
- Fibreglass casting and splinting
- A range of consumables available for no-obligation purchase
- Pain management
- Follow-up appointments, including re-imaging
- Removal of your cast
- Rehabilitation, including physiotherapy
Fractures and Musculoskeletal Injuries We Treat
Whether you suspect you’ve broken a bone or you’re suffering from an acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury, our EUC Fracture Clinic team is highly trained and experienced in managing and treating a wide range of injuries, including:
- Paediatric greenstick fractures – children’s bones are more flexible so they often only partially break a bone or just occur on one side of the bone.
- Fractured arms
- Fractured collarbone
- Fractured and sprained wrists
- Fractured and dislocated fingers
- Fractured and sprained ankles
If you have a compound fracture (where the broken bone breaks the skin) or another type of fracture that potentially requires surgery, we’ll endeavour to arrange your surgery in a private hospital or facilitate your referral to the nearest public emergency department.
Central Coast EUC Fracture Clinic Costs and Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fracture Clinic fee (See below for further details) | $195 |
| Imaging services | Covered by Medicare |
Our Fracture Clinic (Gap) Fee is $195. This fee is an out-of-pocket expense that cannot be claimed through Medicare or private health insurance. The Fracture Clinic (Gap) Fee covers:
- Imaging: Provision of X-rays in house.
- All medication dispensed during your visit.
- Physiotherapy and splint application
- All wound care management such as dressings, bandages, and sutures (excludes specific consumables – see below)
Medical Professional attendance fee (Doctors fees). This fee is determined by the treating doctor during your visit using item numbers from the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) and is covered by Medicare. The Medicare fee covers:
- Your comprehensive consultation with the Fracture Clinic doctor/s.
- Medical referrals and requests for Pathology and Imaging
- Medical referrals to Specialists for admission to a hospital or outpatient review as required.
- Minor procedures such as wound closures, dressings, abscess drainage, suturing wounds, nerve blocks and others.
- Management of fractures and dislocations as required.
- Prescription for medications
- Medical documentation such as Medical or Carers Certificates
If our EUC Fracture Clinic team recommends the use of any consumables for your ongoing care and recovery we provide you with the convenience of purchasing consumables from EUC.
Please note, there is no obligation to purchase your consumables from EUC.
Standard Consumable Fees | |
|---|---|
| Consumable | Amount |
| Fibreglass cast | $77.02 |
| Crutches | $37.90 |
| Ankle Walker | $53.63 |
| Universal Arm Sling | $20.02 |
| Zimmer Splint | $31.46 |
| Surgical / Darco Shoe | $20.22 |
| Knee Brace | $60.92 |
| Ankle Brace | $42.90 |
| IV Antibiotics | $25.69 |
*Note: These items are provided at cost price from the suppliers
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