Orthopaedic Admissions Unit (OAU) Discharge Advice Following an Injection

Orthopaedic Admissions Unit and D Ward: Discharge Advice Following an Injection

Patient Information

Wrightington Hospital

• Author ID: IJ
• Leaflet ref: Musc 056
• Version: 5
• Leaflet title: Orthopaedic Admissions Unit and D Ward: Discharge Advice Following an Injection
• Last review: November 2025
• Expiry date: November 2027

Introduction

Thank you for attending the Orthopaedic Admissions Unit (OAU) / D Ward.  We hope you have found everything to your satisfaction. If you do have any concerns, please raise them with a member of staff so we can deal with them promptly.

The following booklet will provide you with the relevant information required for your ongoing care needs when you have gone home. 

If you have any queries or concerns following your discharge, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time. The contact details are provided below.  

Outpatients

Your clinic appointment is on: ………………………………………………………………….

At:

(Staff to tick as appropriate)

If your appointment is not given on discharge, you should receive it within one week.  If for any reason you do not receive an appointment through the post, or if you have any problem with your outpatient appointment, please contact:  0121 299 9787

Advice following injection:

1  You may have a small plaster covering the injection site. This can be removed after 24 hours, but do not worry if it falls off sooner.

2  Please keep an eye on the injection site for any untoward effects such as increased redness, swelling, significant increased pain, prolonged numbness and / or loss of sensation.

3  The area may become a little bruised after the injection and you may experience a short term increase in the level of your pain. This is normal and will usually resolve within 24-48 hours. You may find       taking painkillers beneficial. A small percentage of patients may experience an increased level of pain for much longer.

4  Depending on the type of injection you receive, you may be advised by your doctor to either rest the area for 24 to 48 hours or to mobilise the joint.

Should you be concerned about any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact the Ward.

Contact Details

Orthopaedic Admissions Unit (OAU)

Monday to Friday 7:30am until 7:30pm

(Outside of these hours the telephones will be re-directed to Ward B, who will answer any queries)            

Telephone: 01257 256313

D Ward

Monday to Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm

(Outside of these hours the telephones will be re-directed to Ward B, who will answer any queries)            

Telephone: 01257 256269.

Outpatients Department 

Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm

Telephone: 01257 256299