Orthotics

The orthotic department helps with the treatment and rehabilitation of patients by providing ‘bodily worn devices’ or ‘orthoses’.  These could include:

  • Back supports
  • Elastic hosiery
  • Insoles
  • Knee braces
  • Shoes
  • Wigs

These devices are usually given to either remedy or relieve a medical condition or disability, and may prevent the development of more disabling conditions.

We also loan walking aids to patients such as:

  • Elbow crutches
  • Fischer crutches/sticks
  • Gutter crutches/frames
  • Tripods
  • Walking frames/sticks

To obtain an aid from Barnsley Hospital, you have to be under the care of a consultant or other professional (i.e. physiotherapist).  You may also be given an aid for your condition following a visit to the emergency department.

 

Accessing the service

  • Tel: 01226 432746
  • Clinical support group
    • Cancer, Palliative Care, Pain and Older People
    • Dermatology, MSK and Rheumatology
  • Clinical support area
  • Service type
    • Care of the elderly
    • Disabilities
    • Physiotherapy
    • Podiatry
    • Musculoskeletal
  • Provider
    Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Telephone
    01226 432746

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