Our orthotics service is provided at both the University Hospital of North Tees and the University Hospital of Hartlepool.
The highly trained team carry out assessments and measurements, provide treatments and supply devices to help improve mobility or recovery from various medical conditions.
We provide many medical devices including:
- wrist splints
- neck collars
- spinal braces
- splints for the foot and ankle and splints for the legs and knees
- special custom made footwear
- special insoles
The team work closely with other healthcare professionals including physiotherapists and podiatrist and hospital consultants to make sure you are receiving the best care possible.
What to expect
Following your initial assessment, you may be provided with an appropriate piece of equipment if you need it. In some cases there may be no need for treatment or a device. In this case, we may give you advice about how to manage your condition.
If you are given a device, you may just need to use it for a short time until you have recovered and no longer need it. Sometimes, devices are required longer term.
If a device is needed, it’s likely we’ll take measurements and impressions or casts.
You will be offered a further appointment to fit the device to make sure it right for you and your condition. We’ll provide you with all the advice and information you need on how to wear it.
You’ll be offered a review appointment, which will either be at one of our clinics, over the phone or via video consultation.
Making a referral
You will be referred to us by a hospital health professional.
Clinics
Our clinics are run at various times, Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm.
