orthotic Archives - Resource Library - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

If your child has an appointment at The Ryegate Therapy Block you can watch a video below. The video is of a child and adult looking around the building. It may help your child know a bit more of what to expect. Telephone number for Ryegate reception is 0114 271 7610.

What is transition? Transition means moving from Sheffield Children’s Hospital to an adult’s hospital. Teenagers being cared for at the Sheffield Children’s Hospital are usually discharged between the ages of 16 to 18. Everyone is different so this can vary depending on your needs and...

Why does my baby need to wear a harness? Your baby has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, which means that your baby’s hip is either underdeveloped, unstable or can be relocated from a dislocated position. This is a relatively common condition, occurring in 4 in 1000 babies. It is more...

What is the orthotic service? The orthotic service at Sheffield Children’s hospital provides orthoses for children. This can be to supply splints, callipers, braces, insoles, footwear and footwear adaption, as well as other devices. You will be seen by an orthotist. Orthoses are given by a...

Why is a splint necessary? A splint has been supplied to provide correction, support or stability to the foot or the ankle. Splints help keep your child’s foot and leg in a good position, which will help stop their muscles from getting tighter. If their muscles get really tight they can start...

Your child has been invited to attend an appointment at the Sheffield Children’s Orthotic Department where they will be assessed by one of our orthotists. The orthotic service is based in the Outpatient department. What is the orthotic service? The orthotic service provides devices for children to...

Why has my child been given orthotic footwear? We feel your child would benefit from additional support required by these boots. The boot will support the foot in a weight bearing position whether in a standing frame, walking aid, or in unsupported walking. The stiffness of the boot is suitable to...

You have been asked to provide footwear to be adapted for your child. What do I need to do? When bringing or posting footwear to the hospital for adapting please: clearly label the footwear with your child’s name, address and hospital number (if known) provide a current daytime telephone number...

Why does my child need to wear boots and bar? The boots and bar are essential to help your child’s feet develop correctly. The boots and bar continue the work started by the corrective casts. How do the boots and bar work? The boots work by turning your child’s feet out. This position...