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Amputee Clinic
Location and Contact
Facility: Nepean Hospital
Address: Level 1 North Block
Phone: 4734 1492 or 4734 1795
Fax: 4734 3933
Referral Criteria
>18yrs
Lives within NBMLHD
Lower limb amputation and related issues
Or
Lower limb amputees – e.g. partial foot, ankle disarticulation, below knee, knee disarticulation, above knee, hip disarticulation
Exclusion: Upper limb amputees to be referred to amputee clinic at Westmead Hospital
How to Refer
GP to write detailed referral letter
Referrals are to be faxed to clinic
Referrals are then triaged
The patient will either be called or sent a letter regarding appointment details
Patient and family contact details need to be documented
Referral Requirements and Pre Diagnosis
Recent pathology, imaging (CT scans, X-rays or MRI results)
List of current medications
Usual gait aids, prosthesis/orthotics
Clinic Days
| Speciality Clinic |
Day(s) of Clinic |
| Amputee |
1st & 3rd Thursday of the month |
Friday, 21 July 2017 12:07:39 PM