I had a fall when I was out hiking with a friend. We had to call for help and the Special Ops Response Team came out, gave me pain relief, got me off the hillside and safely into the hospital. They did an absolutely amazing job!
The team were reassuring and we even managed to have a laugh - my Ex Military sense of humour might have helped.
The Emergency Department was busy but I was seen pretty quickly and the staff kept me informed about my treatment.
Within 24hrs of my accident I was in surgery - on a Sunday!
On the Monday morning I saw the physio team who had me up and learning to use crutches. After two nights in the hospital, I was sent home to start my recovery, with an appointment at the fracture clinic two weeks later.
My appointment at the clinic went well, I was seen on time and the staff explained what was happening, I also had time to ask questions.
My healing journey continues at home with the help of my family and further appointment at the fracture clinic.
"Within 24hrs of my accident I was in surgery"
About: Royal Alexandra Hospital / Accident & Emergency Royal Alexandra Hospital Accident & Emergency PA2 9PN Royal Alexandra Hospital / Trauma & orthopaedics (wards 21-23) Royal Alexandra Hospital Trauma & orthopaedics (wards 21-23) PA2 9PN Scottish Ambulance Service / Emergency Ambulance Scottish Ambulance Service Emergency Ambulance EH12 9EB
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