A BASICS doctor was able to help a man badly injured while kitesurfing off Hillhead on the south coast. On Tuesday, the 39-year-old had been lifted by a gust of wind off the beach and dragged across roads, cars and into a fence, suffering a compound fracture of a leg and lacerations. Dr Phil Hyde was able to give advanced pain relief for the surfer’s extreme pain and treat him before the man was airlifted to Southampton General. The surfer is now recovering after an operation – and after a further visit from Dr Hyde!
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