Prosthetics and orthotics
Prosthetics and orthotics service includes the supply, manufacture and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
The service is provide in Northern Territory hospitals.
The prosthetics and orthotics service is available to inpatients and outpatients at Royal Darwin and Palmerston Regional Hospital (RDPH).
The service includes:
- supply
- manufacture
- fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Inpatients and outpatients can get support with:
- amputation
- orthopaedic injury
- vascular injury
- congenital illness
- neuromuscular illness
- diabetes with high risk feet.
The service is provided to all age groups.
How to arrange a referral
Referrals are from health professionals only.
Referrals are to be sent by email or fax.
Contact
Allied Health
First floor, Royal Darwin Hospital
Phone: 08 8922 8338
Phone: 08 8922 8241
Fax: 08 8922 8231
The team from RDPH prosthetics and orthotics provide the following visiting clinics:
- paediatric rehabilitation
- paediatric orthopaedic
- rehabilitation.
How to arrange a referral
Referrals are from health professionals only.
Referrals are to be sent by email or fax.
Contact
Allied Health
First floor, Royal Darwin Hospital
Phone: 08 8922 8338
Phone: 08 8922 8241
Fax: 08 8922 8231
The team from RDPH prosthetics and orthotics provide the following visiting clinics:
- paediatric rehabilitation
- paediatric orthopaedic
- rehabilitation.
How to arrange a referral
Referrals are from health professionals only.
Referrals are to be sent by email or fax.
Contact
Allied Health
First floor, Royal Darwin Hospital
Phone: 08 8922 8338
Phone: 08 8922 8241
Fax: 08 8922 8231
The prosthetics and orthotics service is available to inpatients and outpatients.
Drop-in support group
You don't need an appointment or a referral.
Time
11am Monday to Friday.
Location
Alice Springs Hospital in the Allied Health Building.
Eligibility
The service is for patients who need a quick review to help prevent:
- blistering
- skin irritation.
Amputee group includes:
- below knee
- above knee
- partial foot
- above elbow
- below elbow.
You are not eligible for the group if you are:
- requiring access to orthotic services
- NDIS participants that have had no change in amputation level or diagnosis
- currently receiving prosthetic and orthotic services from a private provider.
Inpatient services
The inpatient service provides support and specialist equipment to patients.
Includes support and specialist equipment for:
- rehabilitation after amputation
- episodes which significantly impair musculoskeletal function
- fitting of braces for spinal protection
- a device or aid for safe discharge.
They also provide services for:
- amputees
- paediatrics with musculoskeletal conditions
- diabetic foot deformities
- post-stroke.
Service exclusions
NDIS participants can't access these services if the following applies:
- no change in amputation level/diagnosis
- are currently receiving prosthetic and orthotic services from a private provider.
Outpatient services
The outpatient service is for ongoing review and management of patients requiring:
- specialist customised prosthesis
- orthotic devices.
Includes support and specialist equipment:
- for mobility
- to accommodate significant deformity
- for intervention to prevent musculoskeletal deterioration.
They also provide support for:
- amputees
- paediatrics with musculoskeletal conditions
- diabetic foot deformities
- post-stroke.
Service exclusions
NDIS participants can't access these services if the following applies:
- no change in amputation level/diagnosis
- are currently receiving prosthetic and orthotic services from a private provider.
How to arrange a referral
Inpatient referrals are from admitting team only.
Your GP and health professionals can refer.
Referrals can be made by email, phone or email.
Contact
Allied Health building
Alice Springs Hospital
Gap Road
Alice Springs NT 0870
Phone: 08 8951 7789