The Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit
Orthotists are registered healthcare professionals who specialise in the assessment of the whole body for biomechanical problems and if appropriate may prescribe, measure, fit, or review, an orthosis.
An orthosis is an externally applied device. It may also be called a ‘brace’, or ‘splint’. The purpose and design of an orthosis may change over time along with your changing needs.
Spinal Unit Orthotic service
An Advanced Specialist Orthotist attends twice weekly to the Spinal Injuries Unit on Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings. This consists of outpatient and inpatient caseloads.
Patients who live outside the Glasgow area who require follow-up treatment can be referred on to their local Orthotic Department where appropriate.
You can choose to attend an Orthotist at the QENSIU if this is your preference.
The link to the Orthotic department website is below, and all patient information leaflets and videos are available here:
Patient and Carer Area - NHSGGC
Contact Details
To arrange an appointment to see the Orthotist, call the NHSGGC Referral Management Appointment Booking Centre at:
0800 592087
Mon-Fri, 8:00am–8:00pm; Sat, 9:00am–1:00pm (excluding public holidays)
