The Foot Procedure Unit provides assessment, management and diagnosis for individuals with complex wounds affecting the feet and active Charcot foot. Treatment is provided by Podiatrists, Orthotists, a Clinical Nurse Consultant, and a Consultant Geriatrician.
The Foot Procedure Unit also consults closely with other departments within The Northern Hospital including, but not limited to: Vascular, Orthopaedics, Infectious Diseases, Plastics and Endocrinology.
The Foot Procedure Unit operates five days a week from the Epping campus, as well as clinics at both Broadmeadows Hospital (Thursdays) and Craigieburn Community Hospital (Monday, Wednesday).
What to expect from the service?
Individuals can expect to receive clinic based appointments with a Podiatrist, Orthotist, Clinical Nurse Consultant, and a Consultant Geriatrician who will be involved in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of their complex wound or an active Charcot foot. Individuals may invite a family member or carer to be there too to help answer any questions. Individuals will also receive ongoing written and verbal correspondence to their referrer/GP regarding their individual foot health needs. Northern Health patients have access to the provision of interpreter services as required.