Orthotist Peter Smith fits a pair of specialist shoes for his patient Jean

The orthotic department helps with the treatment and rehabilitation of patients by providing ‘bodily worn devices’ or ‘orthoses’.  These could include:

• Back supports
• Elastic hosiery
• Insoles
• Knee braces
• Shoes
• Wigs

These devices are usually given to either remedy or relieve a medical condition or disability, and may prevent the development of more disabling conditions.

We also loan walking aids to patients such as:

• Elbow crutches
• Fischer crutches/sticks
• Gutter crutches/frames
• Tripods
• Walking frames/sticks

To obtain an aid from Barnsley Hospital, you have to be under the care of a consultant or other professional (i.e. physiotherapist).  You may also be given an aid for your condition following a visit to the emergency department.

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