| CONSULT REQUEST GUIDELINES
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Acute Fractures
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| Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines |
1. Assess neurovascular status of the limb(s)
2. Immobilize as best as possible
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| Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit |
Immediate referral to orthopaedic surgery
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| Patient Education/Information (includes preps) |
1. Ice 2. Elevate
3. Rest/Immobilize extremity |
| Appointment Timeframe |
Patient will be seen within 2 days, or sooner based on medical necessity.
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| How to Get Results to Consultant |
UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients: Patients must obtain and hand carry hardcopy radiographic studies (MRI/CT/X-rays) |
| Clinic Contact Information |
Physicians: 800-962-3555
Patients: For appointment please call 647-3215
For specific physician please contact office directly |
| Clinic Location Sites |
Taubman - Orthopaedic Surgery |
| UM Consulting Physician |
Orthopaedic Trauma Service Peter Johanson, PA-C
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| Revised on: |
09/28/2009 |
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