Appliances & Orthotics
The Appliance department provides a service to healthcare
professionals, local primary care trusts and general
practitioners.
An appliance is worn bodily and includes wigs, collars, spinal
supports, footwear, insoles, wrist splints etc.
Making an appointment
Patients are referred to the department via a number of
routes:
- Prescription by a Consultant, usually as part of their
orthopaedic treatment
- Self-referral for repair
- Directly from the General Practitioner
If you require a replacement please speak to the department on
0161 746 2303 as you may require a new referral from your GP.
Clinics
Clinics are held at Trafford General, Altrincham Hospital and
Stretford Memorial Hospitals operating on an appointment-only
system. There is a trained, qualified Orthotist in attendance at
each clinic.
The Orthotic/Appliance Department is located in
Orthopaedic Outpatients at Trafford General Hospital.
The department works in close liaison with the Orthopaedic
department and suppliers of appliances.
Contact us
If you have any queries about your appointment or require
further information on our service, please contact us on
0161 746 2303.
Admission:
This is not an inpatient service. Patients can be referred to
the department by their GP or consultant.
Location:
Clinics are held at Trafford General, Altrincham
Hospital and Stretford Memorial Hospitals operating on an
appointment-only system. The department is located in Orthopaedic
Outpatients at Trafford General Hospital.
Hours:
Altrincham Hospital - every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from
1.30pm-4pm. Stretford Memorial Hospital - Alternate Wednesday
mornings from 9am-12pm. Trafford General Hospital - Every Monday
and alternate Wednesay mornings; all day Friday.
Contact Details:
If you have any queries about your appointment or require
further information on our service, please contact us on 0161 746
2303.
Staff:
Ken Bond - Orthotist
Rex Turita - Orthotics Manager
Barbara Rogers - Assistant Orthotist
Ann Stokoe - Orthotics Clerk
Conditions:
All Orthotic problems referred for splints, shoes and
insoles.
Referrals:
Patients can be referred to the department by their GP or
consultant.
Wards:
All wards; Occupational Health.
Out-patient Service:
| Monday | Morning at Trafford General; afternoon at Altrincham Hospital |
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| Tuesday | Trafford General (Orthotic Officer clinic) |
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| Wednesday | Morning alternates between Trafford General and Stretford Memorial; afternoon at Altrincham Hospital |
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| Thursday | Trafford General (Orthotic Officer clinic) |
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| Friday | All day at Trafford General |
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