Online fracture clinic
Think you've broken something? Get a fracture specialist online today.
AVA Orthopaedics delivers specialist fracture assessment via telehealth for patients across Australia. Imaging review, a confirmed diagnosis, and a clear management plan from a specialist who knows what to do with it.
- Online video consultation with an orthopaedic specialist
- Same-day or next-day appointments available
- X-ray and imaging review and referrals arranged
- Cast and immobilisation guidance provided
- Medicare rebates available
- No GP referral required
Fracture Specialist Online
Diagnosis and management plan
Telehealth fracture assessment | Imaging review and referrals | Cast and immobilisation guidance | Clear management plan
How do you know if a bone is broken?
After an injury, the uncertainty is one of the hardest parts.
Is it broken or just bruised? Do I need an X-ray? Can I wait, or does this need attention now?
Common signs that a fracture may have occurred include localised pain directly over the bone, swelling or bruising, difficulty bearing weight or using the injured area, and tenderness to the touch. In some cases there may be visible deformity, but many fractures present without any obvious change in appearance.
An orthopaedic specialist can review your injury, assess your symptoms and imaging, and give you a clear answer fast.
Fractures and joint injuries we assess online
Many fractures and suspected fractures are well suited to online specialist assessment. If you have had an injury, already have imaging, or are waiting on scan results, an online fracture clinic appointment with AVA Orthopaedics means you get specialist input quickly, from the right person.
Injury types particularly suited to online assessment include:
If you are unsure whether your injury is suitable, contact us and we will help you determine the right next step.
When to go to the emergency department instead
Our online fracture clinic is not suitable for all injuries. The following should be assessed in person at the emergency department or with your GP immediately:
- Neck or back pain following trauma
- Open wounds or visible bone deformity
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Significant head, chest, or abdominal injuries
If you are unsure, call 000 or attend your nearest emergency department. Once you have been cleared and are stable, AVA Orthopaedics can assist with specialist follow-up and ongoing fracture management.
What if I need a cast?
If your injury requires a cast or immobilisation, AVA Orthopaedics can guide you through the entire process. We will organise appropriate imaging, establish the diagnosis, and determine the type of immobilisation required: a full cast, a splint, or a boot. You will then be given clear instructions to take to a local provider such as a physiotherapist, hand therapist, GP, or Emergency Department to have the cast applied.
Our role is to get the diagnosis right and the immobilisation right early. That means you avoid unnecessary delays, incorrect casting, or repeat visits, and your recovery can move forward from day one.
Imaging alone doesn't give you a plan
If you have already had an X-ray or MRI, you may have the images but not the answers. Scan reports describe what is visible on the image. They do not explain what it means for you, your recovery, or what to do next.
At AVA Orthopaedics, we interpret your imaging in the context of your clinical history, your symptoms, and your goals. That is how we can tell you what the findings actually mean and what needs to happen next. A scan without specialist interpretation is a description. A scan with specialist interpretation is a plan.
Whether you have imaging already or need a referral arranged, your specialist will make sure the next step is the right one.
Specialist access, wherever you are in Australia
AVA Orthopaedics was built to make orthopaedic specialist care accessible for patients across Australia, without the long waits that typically come with specialist referrals. A fracture deserves specialist input from the start, not a guess from a walk-in clinic or weeks of waiting for a referral to arrive. Getting the right diagnosis early changes what happens next.
Specialist Advice. Early Direction.
Case Study
Online fracture assessment for a dancer with foot pain
A 26-year-old dance student from Queensland had been experiencing progressive pain in the forefoot over several weeks. She had initially put it down to overuse, but the pain was worsening with training and beginning to affect her ability to rehearse.
Unable to get a timely appointment with a local specialist, she contacted AVA Orthopaedics and was seen the following morning via video consultation. Her specialist took a detailed history of the injury, noting the gradual onset, the location of pain, and her training load.
Based on the clinical picture, a stress fracture was suspected. An X-ray referral was issued that same day, directed to a radiology provider near her. The X-ray was reviewed at a follow-up consultation two days later, confirming a stress fracture of the second metatarsal.
Her specialist outlined a clear plan: a period of protected weight-bearing in a boot, modification to her training schedule, and guidance on nutrition and bone health. A timeline for return to full dance activity was provided, along with criteria she could use to monitor her own recovery.
Outcome
Within 48 hours of her initial contact, the patient had been assessed by an orthopaedic specialist, had appropriate imaging arranged and reviewed, and received a diagnosis and management plan — all without travelling to a major centre or waiting weeks for a referral.
Individual circumstances vary. This case study is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Treatment recommendations are based on each patient's individual history, examination findings and imaging results.
Specialist Advice. Early Direction.
Book your online fracture assessment and get a clear, specialist-led diagnosis and management plan.