The Department of Prosthetic and Orthotic (P&O) is one of the Allied Health team members which promote the health and rehabilitation of patients. Based on the principles of human anatomy and biomechanics, P&O provides prostheses, orthoses or assistive devices to patients as well as training in applications.
Prosthetic service
The design, fabrication, fitting and evaluation of externally applied devices used to replace wholly, or in part, the absent or deficient limb segments/ body parts in order to assist patient to re-integrate of daily living.
Orthotic service or assistive devices
The design, fabrication, fitting and evaluation of external applied devices used to support, align, prevent or correct deformities, pain relief or to improve /protect the function of the body parts.
Scope of Service
- Provide cosmetic prosthesis and functional prosthesis, e.g. cosmetic fingers, electromyogram-controlled prosthesis or advanced sports prosthesis.
- Provide Post-operative or post-traumatic orthosis, rehabilitation brace and orthosis targeting for pain relief and prevent / correct deformity.
- Design patient-specific assistive devices that help maintain patients’ mobility and activities
- Pedorthic clinic for assessment of foot problem with orthotic intervention and insoles. Provide proper footwear assessment and consultation.
- Provide training in prosthesis and orthosis application to patients, carers and different specialists.
- Work with other members in the rehabilitation team for the delivery of holistic patient care
- Provide prosthesis and orthosis for patients with special need through the usage of 3D printing technology
- Provide patient specific implants, surgical guides for intra-operative application and anatomical models to assist doctor on pre-operative planning through the usage of 3D printing technology
Service Hours
- Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 12:30; 13:30 - 17:00
- Saturday: 0900 - 12:30
- Sunday & Public Holiday: Closed
Contact Us
G/F, East Block, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital
2595 4272 / 2595 4286
2558 0386
