Foot, Ankle and Lower Limb

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RNOH Trauma Referral Pathway (For Referring Trusts)

Acute General Trauma Case at Referring Trust:
- Requiring surgical management
- Unable to be performed locally

- Discussed with local on-call consultant/trauma meeting
- Does not require treatment at MTC
- If Paediatric, aged over 5 years

Complete e-referral:
https://rnoh.openmedical.thirdparty.nhs.uk

(Please note this link is only for acute trauma referrals from other trusts, for sarcoma referrals, cancer referrals and spinal referrals please use the relevant referral pathways in the referral section of the website.)

Questions will include screening questions for COVID-19

Please do tests / bloods / screening normally required for surgery and include details in e-referral

IEP Images to RNOH with ‘blue light’ priority
Follow-up with call to inform / confirm referral received:

1. On-Call Registrar - 24 hrs Mon-Sun (Primary Contact) | Direct Line: 0203 947 0230

2. Trauma Coordinator - 08:00 to 17:00 Mon-Sun
3. On-Call Consultant - 24 hrs Mon-Sun

(Trauma Coordinator & Consultant reached via switchboard: 0203 947 0100)

To send further details relating to referrals sent using above link please email rnoh.trauma@nhs.net

(Please note that this email address is only for acute general trauma referrals)

Referral to RNOH for referring Trust

RNOH - external trauma referral guide

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new continuous cough and/or
high temperature

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Do:

wash your hands with soap and water often – alcohol gel is effective against respiratory viruses
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Foot , Ankle and Lower Limb

The Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Unit at the RNOH is led by recognised consultants with international reputation, each with specialised expertise in the management of a wide range of foot and ankle problems including sports injuries, arthritis and deformity.

Patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach with rheumatologists, sports doctors, on-site orthotists, specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, podiatrists and physicians assistants.

Our surgeons are invited to lecture internationally and have produced many articles and textbooks about foot and ankle surgery.

Range of services

Foot and ankle surgery and reconstruction
Total ankle replacement
Forefoot surgery
Neuromuscular foot and ankle deformity e.g. Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Talar osteo chondral defects
Ankle arthroscopy
Tibialis posterior dysfunction

Referrals are accepted from GPs and consultants.

Administration team, 0203 947 0050
Email: rnoh.footandankle@nhs.net

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Mr Nicholas Cullen - Foot and ankle surgery and reconstruction, arthroscopy
Mr Dishan Singh - Neurological foot problems, flat foot, pes cavus (high arched foot) bunions, lesser toe deformities, heel pain, plantar fasciitis, tendon disorders.
Mr Matthew J Welck - Achilles disorders, Ankle Arthritis, Arthroscopy, Bunions, Flat foot, High Arched Foot (pes cavus), lesser toe disorders, Neurological Foot...

Information Guides for Adults

Foot and ankle

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	A Patient's Guide To Ankle And Hindfoot Arthrodesis Or Ankle And Hindfoot Fusion	191.49 KB
	A Patient's Guide To Ankle Arthroscopy	88.05 KB
	A Patient's Guide To Bunions (Hallux Valgus) And Lesser Toe Deformities	185.92 KB
	A Patient's Guide To Inter Digital Neuralgia (Morton's Neuroma)	93.55 KB
	A Patient's Guide to Inferior Heel Pain	249.66 KB
	A Patient's Guide to Preparing For Foot and Ankle Surgery	153.42 KB
	A Patient's Guide to Total Ankle Replacement	497.81 KB
	A Patient’s Guide To Lateral Ligament Reconstruction Of The Ankle	151.02 KB
	A Patient’s Guide To Post-Operative Advice Following Pes Cavus	92.73 KB
	A Patient’s Guide to Ankle Arthritis	2,294.09 KB
	A Patient’s Guide To Adult Acquired Flatfoot Deformity	111.52 KB
	A Patient's Guide to Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)	1,608.62 KB
	A Patient's Guide To Arthritis Of The Big Toe With Discussion On Cheilectomy And Fusion	434.88 KB

See the full list of Patient Information Guides.

Foot, Ankle and Lower Limb

Warning Alert

RNOH Trauma Referral Pathway (For Referring Trusts)

Urgent Alert

CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION

Foot , Ankle and Lower Limb

Range of services

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Information Guides for Adults

Foot and ankle

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Foot, Ankle and Lower Limb

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RNOH Trauma Referral Pathway (For Referring Trusts)

Urgent Alert

CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION

Foot , Ankle and Lower Limb

Range of services

Referrals

Key contacts

Consultants - Specialist Interests

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Information Guides for Adults

Foot and ankle