Integrated Foot & Ankle Service
In NHS Lothian all of the services that help people with foot and ankle conditions work together to ensure that they provide the right service, for the right person, at the right time, in the right place.
This webpage provides information on the Integrated Foot & Ankle Service.
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NHS Lothian Integrated Foot & Ankle Service aims to provide a person-centred, safe and quality service for people with foot and ankle issues.
The service uses patient pathways to provide appropriate care and seamless transition between the key services involved.
These services include:
- Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners
- Advanced Podiatry Practitioners
- Orthopaedics
- Radiology
If you have been referred to this service, your referral will be reviewed to decide who would be best to see you first.
Some people will see one of our Advanced Practice Physiotherapists or Podiatrists. They are specialist who can arrange investigations if required and work closely with Orthopaedic Consultants.
If required you will be referred to meet a member of the Orthopaedic team for a consultation. Very few people with foot or ankle pain require an operation.
This leaflet provides a written guide about the service: NHS Lothian Integrated Foot and Ankle Service – A Guide for Patients
