Limb management, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick

Contact

Phone: (02) 9382 0178

Email: SCHN-SCHN-SCHLimbManagementClinic@health.nsw.gov.au

Location: Outpatient Department, Level 0, Sydney Children's Hospital, High Street, Randwick (clinic is held on Wednesdays fortnightly)

About our service

The Limb Management team at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick is for children and young people who have a congenital limb difference, limb malformation or amputation. 

The service offers information, assessment, management and support for children, young people and their families. Medical and allied health staff work with children and families to address issues that arise with everyday living throughout a child’s growth and development. We are  available to collaborate and consult with your child’s community service providers. ​

We are part of Rehab2Kids

Referral information and eligibility criteria

This service is a part of Rehab2Kids, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick.

See Rehab2Kids for referral and eligibility information.

Clinic information

The Limb Management Clinic runs every second Wednesday afternoon in the outpatient department, on level 0.​

​The Limb Management Clinic delivers a range of medical specialist services including: Paediatric Rehabilitation, Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery, Genetics and Allied Health​. 

It is common for your child to have frequent appointments with the Limb Management Clinic in the first few years of life, and then at important milestones such as starting daycare/ pre-school, school/ high school and moving on to adult services. ​

Patient and family support

A smiling Aboriginal family.
Our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison and Education officers play an important role in the care and welfare of and advocacy for Aboriginal patients and families, helping ensure a responsive and respectful patient journey.
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We can arrange a free interpreter for you. Interpreters are available for over 50 languages. Tell us which language you speak when your child is admitted, or let your nurse know.
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Virtual care, previously known as telehealth, allows patients. their families and carers to access healthcare services without leaving their home or community.