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Case ref:201503155
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Date:May 2016
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Body:Shetland NHS Board
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Sector:Health
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Outcome:Not upheld, no recommendations
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Subject:clinical treatment / diagnosis
Summary
Mr C complained about the care and treatment provided by a physiotherapist during his recovery from surgery performed on his hand. Mr C complained that the physiotherapist provided inadequate exercise advice at an appointment, in particular by encouraging him to perform intensive exercise on the hand, which led his wound to open. Mr C considered this advice led to ongoing pain in his hand and its reduced function.
The board said there was no evidence that advice had been given to perform intensive exercise. The board said advice was provided to perform gentle exercise, which was appropriate, and there was no link between the physiotherapy care and treatment provided and the subsequent problems Mr C experienced in his hand.
After receiving independent advice from a consultant physiotherapist, we did not uphold Mr C's complaint. We found there was no evidence that the board provided inappropriate advice, rather the records indicated the physiotherapy advice was reasonable given Mr C's circumstances.