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Let the Games begin!

Apr 04, 2018

Doctors and nurses from Greenslopes Private Hospital’s emergency department are preparing for a potential rise in sporting injuries among people trying to emulate their Commonwealth Games heroes.

“Queenslanders love their sports and whenever there are competitive events like the Commonwealth Games, Olympics, or World Cup series, we tend to see aspiring athletes imitating their sporting idols,” Director of Greenslopes Emergency Centre Dr Mark Baldwin said.

“In the process, some of these people unfortunately get injured – whether it be a broken bone from netball or a concussion from rugby – and find themselves needing urgent treatment.”

Greenslopes Private Hospital has launched a Sports Injury Service to specifically cater for people who are hurt while playing for recognised sporting clubs or schools.

“We are on standby around the clock to offer immediate assessments and treatments from our experienced doctors and nurses,” Dr Baldwin said.

The Sports Injury Services provides access to X-ray and pathology services, and fast-tracked referrals to specialists if required.

Approximately 18,000 patients present to Greenslopes Private Hospital’s emergency department per year.

“While we never want to see people hurt themselves playing sport, these kinds of injuries are inevitable. We want them to know we have the skill, expertise, and equipment to help these people get back to their normal routines as quickly as possible,” Dr Baldwin said.