Orthosis
Orthosis is the brace or device which is fitted to the injured or malfunctioned body parts. It can immobilize the fracture to promotion bone healing; protect and support the underlying soft tissues and musculature; prevent further joint deformation; improve gait and walking stability; improve interface pressure distribution and etc. It is also used to correct bony deformity of children, such as flat feet and scoliosis.
Special Services
In order to cope with the service needs in Pok Oi Hospital, we provide some special services as the following.
Breast Prosthesis
We collaborate with the Breast Cancer Service Team to provide one stop services for rehabilitation of the breast cancer survivors.
These include post-operative breast prosthetic care talk, breast prosthesis fitting (perform in Tuen Mun Hospital) and modifications.
Diabetic Foot Care
We are in close collaboration with orthopedists, wound care nurses and podiatrists to provide foot care service to diabetic patients, including custom-made insoles and protective footwear for diabetic feet with ulcers, in order to facilitate wound healing.
In addition, we arrange regular follow up for patients with the diabetic feet. Through the close monitoring of the foot conditions, we empower our the patients with knowledge of daily foot care and provide them with orthoses to reduce plantar foot pressure and prevent the development of callosity or ulcers.
Foot Assessment Clinic (FAC)
It is in-charged by orthotists specialized in foot pain management, to let the patients to receive timely and efficient services for pain management.
Appointment Procedures
Please bring along with the referrals to our department for appointment booking. It could be done in-person or by relatives.
Service Hours
| Monday to Friday |
9:00 am to 12:30 pm 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
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| Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday | Closed |
Contact Us
| Telephone: | 2486 8156 |
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| Fax: | 2486 8155 |
| Adddress: | 1/F, Pok Oi Hospital |
