Orthotics
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We treat and rehabilitate patients by providing an orthosis to aid movement, correct deformity and relieve discomfort. An orthosis is a device used to support, align, prevent or correct deformities and improve movement in parts of the body.
Othosis is designed to remedy or relieve a medical condition or disability and it may prevent the development of more disabling conditions.
Conditions and treatments
Our orthotics department provides the following services:
- the provision and fitting of orthoses, helmets, abdominal and spinal corsets, callipers, trusses, braces and footwear adaptation (both custom and stock)
- the provision and fitting of stock and custom footwear as clinically required both generally, and as part of a multidisciplinary service to dedicated diabetic foot clinics
- the provision and fitting of collar and hand splints, heel pads, simple inlays and internal shoe raise
- lymphoedema upper limb garment fitting and supply (for fluid retention and swelling in the lymph nodes)
- fitting of compression stockings and pressure garments
- the provision and fitting of temporary orthoses and corsets (abdominal and spinal)
- the provision and fitting of helmets and specialist neurological collars
- children's orthotics (St Mary’s Hospital only)
We aim to offer a continuing programme of maintenance, repair, reassessment and review of need once an orthosis has been supplied. Orthotics may be made to measure or off the shelf. We provide comprehensive and personalised advice to all our patients.
Clinics
Orthotics clinic at Charing Cross Hospital
Address
Holderness rehabilitation centre
Lower ground floor
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London W6 8RF
Hours
08.30 to 16.00 Monday to Thursday
09.00 to 16.30 Wednesday
Contact information
Phone: 020 3311 1130
Email: imperial.limbfittingcentre@nhs.net
Orthotics clinic at St Mary’s Hospital
Address
Main outpatients department
Clinic G
St Mary’s Hospital
Praed Street
London W2 1NY
Hours
Adults: 09.00 to 17.00 every Monday
Paediatrics: 9:00 to 16:30 every Wednesday
Contact information
Adults
Phone: 020 3312 5618
Email: APPOINTMENTS@IMPERIAL.NHS.UK
Paediatrics:
Phone: 020 3312 6281
Email: appointments@imperial.nhs.uk
Meet the team
Consultant
Orthotists
Abbey McQuiggan
Beth Holland
Caitlin John
Patient information
Before your appointment
Please wear or bring appropriate clothing to your appointment, as the orthotist will need to examine the affected limb or area. For example: with foot and ankle problems it is useful to come in trousers which can be easily rolled up, shorts or a skirt.
Remember to check your appointment letter for anything specific you have been asked to take with you. In addition, it would be helpful if you could bring the following:
- Your full address and telephone number(s)
- Your appointment card and appointment letter
- Your GP’s name and address
- Money to pay for any prescriptions, or an exemption card
- A list of questions you may want to ask your consultant
During your appointment
You will normally be assessed either statically (seated or lying down) or dynamically (standing and/or walking). The orthotist will examine the affected limb or area.
We carry a small number of orthoses in stock which can be provided at your initial appointment. Other items may have to be specially ordered or made for you. The orthotist will discuss this with you.
After your appointment
If your orthoses must be specially ordered or made for you, these items will be provided to you at a follow up appointment.
Refer to this service
For urgent internal referrals to Charing Cross Hospital contact Linda Lionel.
Phone: 020 3311 1130
Email: linda.lionel@nhs.net
General referrals: imperial.limbfittingcentre@nhs.net
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