Orthotics may recommend either splints, braces, specialist footwear or insoles to enhance your child’s development and functional abilities.
These are some of the specialist equipment offered by the service:
- Shoes and insoles
- Calipers and splints
- Knee braces
- Back supports
- Wrist braces
- Support hosiery
- Collars
- Hip supports
- Shoulder supports
- Ankle supports
A patient information leaflet (PIL) about purchasing footwear to accommodate splints is available via the orthotics department and each patient will be given advice about appropriate footwear during their appointment.
How to access the service
Your child’s GP, specialist doctor or physiotherapist can make a referral for assessment and will discuss with you the appropriate service.
Contact
- 01902 694082
- Orthotics Department, A28 New Cross Hospital, Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP