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Orthopaedic Interface (OIS) – (Swindon)

Our Orthopaedic Interface Service provides expert assessment for people with muscle, bone and joint problems.

We help identify the cause of your symptoms, advise on the most appropriate next steps, and guide you towards the right treatment – whether that’s self-management, physiotherapy, imaging, injections, or referral to an orthopaedic surgeon. Our aim is to ensure you receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

About the team

Our team is made up of highly-trained clinicians who are experts in bone, muscle and joint conditions – including advanced physiotherapy practitioners and podiatrists.

Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners are specialist clinicians with expert training in diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal conditions. Many have further qualifications such as diplomas in injection therapy, diagnostic ultrasound and non-medical prescribing, so they can offer a wider range of assessments and treatments in one place.

We help you understand what’s really impacting your movement and work on a long-term plan for managing your pain independently.

Our support includes arranging investigations like X-rays, ultrasound scans and MRI scans, giving steroid injections to reduce your pain and swelling and referring you to other relevant health services including orthopaedic surgeons, pain clinics, and other community services e.g. physiotherapy.

We’re also set up to see you closer to home at a range of clinics and surgeries, so you won’t need to make unnecessary hospital visits.

If we are not the right service, we will help you find the right place to go.

This service is provided by Great Western Hospital.