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Advice if you are taking anticoagulant medication

Last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

You will be advised to stop your anticoagulation medication when you receive your appointment. Please DO NOT stop this unless this has been advised. If you have any queries regarding this then please call us on 0151 604 7095.

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Can you purchase additional Orthoses privately?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Yes, certain orthoses can be purchased privately if you require additional items above your entitlement.  Please contact the Orthotic Department further information if you wish to do this.

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What happens when you arrive

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

You will be greeted by the receptionist in the Pre-Operative Assessment Unit who will check your details are correct. You will then be asked to fill in a health questionnaire, and the nursing staff will go through your answers with you to determine whether further assessment is required. Tests:...

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Thank You

Last updated on Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Thank you for submitting the form. You will be contacted shortly.

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What should you bring to your appointment?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

It would be helpful if you could bring the following: A list of questions you may want to ask your Orthotist Any previous orthoses you have been issued with A spare pair of footwear if you are being assessed for a raise Suitable clothing for your assessment Suitable footwear if you are bei...

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Will you need more than one visit?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

You may need multiple visits.  For example, if the orthosis needs to be ordered then you will need to attend a second appointment to have the item fitted.  Sometimes the ordered orthosis will need to be trial fitted and sent back to be completed so you may not receive your finished orthosis until...

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How long will it take for you to be supplied with your Orthosis?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

This will depend on what orthosis you require.  We hold a stock of certain items which can be supplied on the day of your appointment. However, some patients require bespoke items, these items will have to be ordered and times vary dependent on the type of orthosis ordered.  The orthotist will ma...

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