Welcome to OrthoGuide
OrthoGuide is an orthopaedic online platform created at West Suffolk Hospital to support healthcare professionals and trainees while working in the department. It brings together interactive learning modules, departmental handbooks, and trust-specific pathways, all in one place.
Handbooks
Registrar
SpR Handbook
Theatre booking, pre-op checklists, trauma pathways, clinic prep, and key contacts.
SHO
SHO Handbook
Rota, on-calls, ward cover, clinical quick-reference, useful policies and key contacts at WSH.
Learning Modules
Compartment Syndrome
Diagnosis, assessment, and emergency fasciotomy.
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Red flags, assessment, imaging, and urgent surgical referral.
Open Fractures
BOAST guidelines, assessment, and management of open fractures.
ATLS / Major Trauma
Primary survey, and major trauma protocols.
Septic Arthritis
Recognition, joint aspiration, and sample processing.
Soft Tissue Infections
Necrotising fasciitis, cellulitis, and skin/soft tissue infections.
Learn Orthopaedics on the Go
Access OrthoGuide anytime, anywhere — every emergency module, handbook and quiz is optimised for your phone, ready whenever you need it.
Keep your learning going between cases and on the ward, with essential orthopaedic knowledge right at your fingertips.
Interactive Emergency Modules
Work through ATLS, cauda equina, compartment syndrome, open fractures and more — step-by-step interactive learning built around real clinical decisions.
Knowledge Checks & Quizzes
Test your understanding with a built-in knowledge check and instant feedback at the end of every module — see exactly where you stand.
Downloadable Certificates
Pass the knowledge check to unlock a certificate of completion you can download for your portfolio, appraisal and revalidation.
West Suffolk-Specific Pathways
Local referral routes, MRI pathways and proformas tailored to how things actually work at West Suffolk Hospital — not just generic guidance.
SHO & SpR Handbooks
Practical, grade-specific guidance for the orthopaedic on-call — quick answers for the moments that matter, right when you need them.
Learn on Any Device
A fast, responsive experience on desktop, tablet and mobile — scan the QR code at the bottom of the page to open OrthoGuide on your phone and pick up where you left off.
Feedback & contact
Spotted an error, have a question, or want to share feedback? Fill in the form below and it will reach the OrthoGuide team.
Other Resources
BonesBonesBones
Orthopaedic education and FRCS revision resources by Mr James Gill, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at WSH
Virtual Bones
Download the app for access to WSH specific musculoskeletal injuries management and referral pathways.
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