Podiatry
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What is this service?
The Podiatry department provides a comprehensive foot care service.
Podiatrists (Chiropodists) diagnose and treat abnormalities of the lower limb.
The department offers treatment and gives professional advice on the prevention of foot problems and on proper care of the foot.
Podiatric Surgery is available for patients requiring investigations or surgical interventions for their foot problems. These patients are referred to one of our Consultants in Podiatric Surgery who head a team of experienced staff.
Procedures such as bunion joint surgery, correction of lesser toe deformity, ganglion excision, cysts and neuromas are performed under nerve block anaesthesia. This is followed by a full post-operative care plan.
How can I access the service?
The Podiatry Service is currently available to anyone who has a medical or podiatric need for treatment or prevention. This includes those with a medical condition which places them at risk without podiatry care, those with a painful foot condition, anyone requiring nail surgery and anyone requiring Podiatric Surgery
All access to the service is through a self-referral or through a referral from a GP or Health Care Professional.
Referrals for Podiatric Surgery should be made by letter to the Specialist in Podiatric Surgery at Cranham House.
Where is the service provided?
Podiatry is provided at Health Centres, Patients Homes and via the Podiatry Mobile Unit at Day Centres, SEC and Sheltered Housing Locations.
Podiatric Surgery is operated as an out-patients basis at Netherton Health Centre with operative procedures at Corbett Outpatient Centre.
How can I contact the service?
The service can be contacted as follows:
Podiatry Department,
Dudley Primary Care Trust,
Cranham House,
136 High Street,
Amblecote,
Stourbridge,
DY8 4BZ
Tel: 01384 361288
Fax: 01384 361290
When is the service available?
Clinics operate from:
Mondays to Thursdays: 9.00- 5.00pm
Fridays: 9.00- 4.30pm
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