Orthopaedics outpatients referrals

RHC for Health Professionals

Please also see Pre-referral Orthopaedic guidelines for information and guidance on:

  • Bow-Legs and Knock-Knees
  • Flat Feet
  • Heel Pain in Children 
  • Intoeing Gait 
  • Ganglion Cysts in Children 
  • Trigger Thumb 
  • Lesser Toe Problems 

Referrals Accepted from

  • Primary Care in NHS GGC (except those local to RAH)
  • Secondary Care from GGC and other boards

Method of Referral

  • Referral via SCI Gateway preferred
  • Dictated Letter

Further Information

  • Urgent referrals may be downgraded depending on the clinical information supplied
  • Please indicate whether an interpreter is required and which language
  • The Emergency Department in the Royal Hospital for Children have a limping child protocol and this should be used for suspected Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis/?Septic Arthritis/Osteomyelitis
  • If unsure advice is available, please see acute referral guidelines

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 08/12/2021

Next review date: 31/12/2023

Author(s): Paediatric Orthopaedic Department.