Expert Second Opinion
Your Fracture Deserves Expert Assessment
A second opinion on injury diagnosis or treatment helps you make confident, informed decisions about your care. At The Fracture Clinic, our specialist orthopaedic team offers comprehensive second opinion consultations and evidence-based care recommendations to ensure you have the most appropriate treatment for your injury. Our team comprises fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons with extensive experience in trauma and fracture management using the latest techniques.
Why Seek a Second Opinion for Your Fracture?
Enhanced Treatment Confidence: A second opinion from our experienced fracture specialists can confirm your current treatment plan or reveal alternative approaches that may be more suitable for your specific injury and lifestyle needs.
Access to Specialised Expertise: Our specialist care team includes emergency physicians, sports doctors, and an advanced practice musculoskeletal physiotherapist for accurate assessment and early rehab. An orthopaedic surgeon (Dr Michael Kalamaris) is available for back up and further consultation.
Comprehensive Assessment: We provide thorough evaluation of your injury including your imaging, medical history, and current symptoms to ensure your injury has been as fully assessed as possible.
Treatment Optimisation: Whether surgical or non-surgical management is chosen or recommended, our second opinion service helps identify the most effective treatment pathway for optimal healing and recovery, or for that which is most suitable to your situation and circumstances.
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What Our Second Opinion Service Includes
Detailed Case Review: Our specialists conduct a thorough review of your medical records, imaging studies (X-rays, CT scans, MRI), and current treatment plan.
Clinical Examination: Where appropriate, we perform a focused clinical examination to assess your current condition and healing progress.
Expert Consultation: You’ll meet with or talk to one of our fracture specialists to discuss your injury, diagnosis, treatment options, expected outcomes, and any concerns you may have.
Treatment Recommendations: We provide clear, experience and evidence-based recommendations for your ongoing care, including surgical and non-surgical options tailored to your individual circumstances.
Comprehensive Report: You’ll receive a written report outlining our findings and opinion, which you can share with your primary treating physician.
When to Consider a Second Opinion for a fracture
- You are unsure of your diagnosis or not confident in the treatment plan offered when rushed through a busy department
- Complex or unusual fractures that may benefit from specialist assessment
- Recommended surgical intervention where you’d like to explore other options (if suitable)
- Slow healing or complications with your current treatment or diagnosis
- Concerns about any aspect of your current injury care
- Multiple treatment options or other opinions where expert guidance and simple explanations can help with decision-making
Workplace or sports-related injuries requiring specialised management to hasten recovery
Convenient and Accessible
Flexible Appointment Times: We understand the urgency often associated with injury and fracture care and offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.
Multiple Locations: With clinics both online and also located across [location details], accessing expert fracture care has never been easier.
Rapid Turnaround: We prioritise second opinion requests and aim to provide timely consultations and reports to avoid delays in your treatment.
Insurance and Private Pay Options: We accept most private health insurance plans and offer transparent pricing for self-pay patients.
How to Arrange Your Second Opinion
What to Bring
- Any and all possible imaging including current X-rays, CT scans, or MRI studies (digital copies preferred)
- A referral letter from a doctor, your GP, Nurse practitioner or other treating clinician
- A list of current medical conditions and medications
- Details of your injury and symptoms
Booking Process: Contact our team to schedule your second opinion consultation. We’ll coordinate the collection of your relevant medical records and imaging to ensure our specialists have all necessary information prior to your appointment.
Timeline: Most second opinion consultations can be scheduled within one week, with written reports in most cases provided within 48 hours of your consultation.
FAQ
Will seeking a second opinion delay my treatment?
Not usually. Second opinions often clarify treatment decisions and can actually expedite appropriate care. For urgent cases, we can provide rapid consultations.
What if the second opinion differs from my original diagnosis?
Differences in medical opinion are not uncommon and can be valuable. We’ll clearly explain any differences and help you understand your options for moving forward. In most cases multiple options exist where final decisions can depend on your individual needs and circumstances.
Can I still receive treatment from my original doctor after getting a second opinion?
Absolutely. Our second opinion service is designed to support your relationship with your primary treating doctor or by providing additional expert insight.
Is a second opinion covered by insurance?
Many private health insurance plans cover second opinion consultations, and Medicare rebates are often available for patients with referrals. We also welcome WorkCover patients. We recommend checking with your insurer, and our reception staff can assist with any billing enquiries.
Take the Next Step
Your fracture recovery is too important to leave to chance. Contact The Fracture Clinic today to arrange your expert second opinion consultation and gain the confidence that comes with specialist assessment.
Ready to book your second opinion? Call us on [phone number], complete our online consultation request form or scan the bar code: [bar code here?]. Our team will contact you within 24 hours to arrange your appointment and coordinate your medical records.
The Fracture Clinic – Where expertise meets compassionate care.
Find us
Clinic Locations
Gold Coast
Ground Floor (Street Level)
Queen Street Village
127 Queen Street
Southport QLD 4215
South Brisbane
Level 4, Office 6
4 Paxton Street
Springwood QLD 4127