A Snowboarding Accident in Italy
RD, a 56-year-old plumber, was enjoying a snowboarding trip in Italy when he took a hard fall and injured his left hand. Concerned about the damage, he visited a local clinic, where several X-rays were taken.
Uncertainty and a Lengthy Treatment Plan
Despite multiple X-rays, the clinic was uncertain about the exact injury and placed RD’s hand in a cast for six weeks as a precaution.
For most people, this would be an inconvenience - but for RD, it was a serious problem. As a self-employed plumber, he was extremely worried about taking such a long time off work and the financial impact it could have.
A Virtual Consultation for Immediate Answers
Wanting clarity and a second opinion, RD uploaded his X-rays to Check My X-Ray and booked a virtual consultation with one of our expert hand specialists.
- Uploaded X-ray images for expert review
- Had a one-on-one video consultation for reassurance
- Got a referral for an in-person specialist appointment as soon as he returned home
The Outcome: No Cast, No Time Off Work
Upon returning to the UK, RD had an immediate consultation with a hand surgeon, who took new images and confirmed that his injury was only a minor ligament tear - not a fracture.
Instead of unnecessary immobilization in a cast for six weeks, he was placed in strapping and was cleared to return to work the next day.
“I’m self-employed and was so worried that I would have to cancel work. It was so reassuring to get the advice while away and then be able to go straight to an appointment with a specialist when I got home. I’m already back to work.” - RD
