Where will you be seen
Planned or elective surgery can be thought of as surgery aimed at improving quality of life. Our planned surgical operations will take place in the National Treatment Centre on the grounds of the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy.
Once you have received your letter with a date for surgery and have confirmed your attendance, you will be asked to attend one of the locations listed below (click the arrow in the blue box).
If you need to stay, you'll begin your recovery in a ward in the National Treatment Centre or you may be discharged to recover at home.
Locations List - click here for ward locations
Your patient journey as an orthopaedic inpatient
Stage 1 | Referral and decision-making
Referred to Fife Orthopaedics by your GP, you and your consultant decide that your best option is surgery.
Stage 2 | Pre-operative assessment
Are you fit for surgery? Attend for your pre operative assessment appointment.
Stage 3 | Attending for surgery
As an inpatient, you will have your surgery at the National Treatment Centre.
Stage 4 | Your stay with us
Stay 1-3 days in an inpatient ward at the National Treatment Centre getting ready to recover fully at home.
Stage 5 | Recovery at home
Once home, help speed up your recovery by doing all recommended physiotherapy.
Stage 6 | Your follow up appointment
Post surgery or treatment you’ll come and see us for your check up after 6-12 weeks.