Advice after your nerve block for surgery
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What is DPOP?
The Digital Post-Op Pathway or DPOP is a way that we can monitor you after your procedure. You will be able to send information and update us about your symptoms, like pain, helping us support you and identify any concerns early without the need for unnecessary hospital visits.
Who can use DPOP?
Patients who have had certain orthopaedic procedures (see list below) and have signed up to the MyFrimleyHealth Record– our dedicated app that offers you the ability to see your medical records and share messages with the team looking after you.
Key features of a digital post-op pathway:
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Patient self-reporting: You can input data like your pain levels, change in your symptoms.
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Remote monitoring: Healthcare teams can see your responses and comments as you make them, so we can respond quickly without waiting for a clinic appointment.
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Personalised care plans: The service creates your customized post-operative outcomes to help see if you want further treatment.
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Uses an app to manage your care: Using the app allows us to keep track of how you have done after your procedure after leaving hospital. You don’t need to come back unless necessary. Based on what you want – you will decide whether you want further treatment and if you need to come back to discuss this with us.
Where can I access the DPOP?
You can access the DPOP through MyFrimleyHealth Record via your phone, laptop or computer. It is available for free on iOS and the Android App store. Ask your clinician for information.
When will I be able to access the DPOP?
You will receive access to the DPOP after your procedure via MyFrimleyHealth Record to fill a questionnaire – please make sure that your app notifications are turned ON to receive this.
At key stages of your recovery, you will receive notifications asking you to complete questionnaires about your progress. We need to know if it has helped and will send you a list of questions to answer which guide further plans to treat you. We send these questions through the app.
The personalised questionnaire will focus on the following:
The questionnaires are unique to what you have undergone and are designed to assess your recovery and symptoms. Depending on your treatment, you may be asked about:
- Pain levels and symptom improvement
- Mobility and physical function
- Daily activities and quality of life
- Wound healing (for surgical procedures)
- Progress towards your recovery goals
- Whether any further support or treatment may be required
After your injection we will want to know if it has helped and whether it has worked. We will send you a list of questions to answer which will guide further plans. We send these questions through the app.
You will receive a notification through MyFrimleyHealth Record to fill a questionnaire – please make sure that your app notifications are turned ON to receive this. Please complete the questions – it allows us to plan your care. If you do not answer the questions, we assume that you are feeling better and do not need any more treatment and will contact us if things get worse.
The personalised questionnaire will focus on the following:
• What you pain feels like
• What you can and cannot do
• Whether the improvement is good enough
• Whether you feel you need further treatment
You can access the DPOP from the first day after discharge.
You will receive a notification through MyFrimleyHealth Record to complete a personalised questionnaire. Please make sure your app notifications are turned ON.
The questionnaire will cover:
• Pain management
• Wound and dressing care
• Swelling and bruising
• Early mobilisation
• Post-op exercises
• Nutrition and hydration
• Daily activities
You will receive the same questionnaire again in week two after surgery to check your progress and address any concerns. Any queries after this period, please contact the team via telephone call.
Treetops Unit 0300 614 4175/ 0300614176
24/7 - Discharged from Treetops covers out of hours
Day Surgery Unit (DSU) 0300 614 4130/ 0300614131 Mon – Sat 7am to 9pm - Discharged from DSU General Advice
Inpatient Therapy Team 0300 614 4178
Mon – Sun 7am to 7pm Physio / Social advice equipment advice
Nurse Led
Clinic 0300 614 4065 - 0300 614 9269 Mon – Fri 08.00am to 16.00pm Wound / dressing concerns
Joint Replacement
Specialist 0300 614 4159 / 07789 927 177
Mon – Fri 7am to 3pm General Advice
Why is the DPOP important?
Benefits of a digital post-op pathway:
- Improved patient experience: Reduce unnecessary hospital visits. This frees time for those patients who need a face to face discussion with the doctor – you only come if you need to.
- Good collection of important information: Monitoring to understand if the injection has helped.
- Reduced healthcare costs: Saves clinician time which can be used to see and treat other patients, you save on transport costs.
- Improved care coordination: All the hospital healthcare team will all be able to see your outcome in one easy place.
What should I do when I need help with my app?
- Read through the FAQs on the MyFrimleyHealth Record website, if that doesn’t help;
- Contact the new phoneline: 0300 614 1360
- Email: fhft.myfrimleyhealthrecord@nhs.net
Your responses help your healthcare team understand how you are recovering and ensure you receive the right care at the right time.
Contact us
If you have any queries relating to this information, please contact the Orthopaedics service.
About this information
Service:
Orthopaedics
Reference:
N/085
Approval date:
8 September 2026
Review date:
1 September 2029
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This page provides general information only. It is developed by clinical staff and is reviewed regularly every 3 years for accuracy. For personal advice about your health, or if you have any concerns, please speak to your doctor.