Paediatric

This condition is treated in the Orthopaedic surgery clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

History

Known developmental concerns

• Risk factors for congenital deformity
• Developmental milestone
• Family history of – normal variant", e.g. bowed legs, intoed gait

All referrals should comply to referral standards and include in particular:

• Duration of condition
• Conservative management undertaken
• Functional concerns

Tests

• USS for hip dysplasia
• Weight bearing AP X-ray of lower limbs if concern regarding gait abnormality

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Orthopaedic Surgery clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

• Parental education regarding possible normal variants
• Direct link to Health Pathways Paediatric Orthopaedics folder

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Clinic appointments

🚩 Red location flags are clinical indicators of possible serious underlying conditions requiring further medical intervention. They may or may not indicate an emergency.

Emergency

🚩 Unstable fractures and those with neurovascular compromise

If you, or someone else, are experiencing a serious and life-threatening injury or illness call triple zero (000) immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department.

Learn more about when to access emergency care and non-emergency care options if the injury or illness is not serious or life-threatening.

Urgent (Category 1)

🚩 Fractures that have been managed with initial first aid/stabilisation

We will endeavour to see these patients within four weeks, or sooner if clinically indicated.

Availability

North

Launceston General Hospital (Level 2)
Phone: 1300 977 694
Fax: 03 6777 5203

Note:  The easiest way to access the clinic is through the Frankland Street entrance (near Cafeteria)

North West

North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 6493 6300
Fax: 6464 1928

Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 6478 5500 
Fax: 6441 5928

South

Wellington Clinics (Level 12)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6234 9636