The department has a particular expertise in the care and management of children and young people with neuromuscular conditions. A joint satellite clinic with the neurology team at Leeds General Infirmary is held quarterly.
The Specialist Nurses hold nurse-led clinics for pre-operative assessment, ward discharge, monitoring with surface imaging and magnetic rod lengthening. They are also responsible for the conservative management of infantile idiopathic scoliosis, including the serial plaster-casting programme. A multidisciplinary approach to care is provided by clinicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and orthotists. All spinal management, care and treatment is carried out at RMCH.
Consultants:
Mr Neil Oxborrow
Mr Hassan Dashti
Mr Rajat Verma
Mr Anant Tambe
Admission:
By Referral
Location:
Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9WL
Contact Numbers
Secretaries:
Mr Dashti, Mr Verma, Mr Tambe and Mr Oxborrow’s secretary: 0161 701 2170
Nurse Specialists:
Pauline Heaton, Claire Holden and Simone Butcher : 0161 701 0634 and also available on VOCERA.
Additional Support:
The Spinal Nurse Specialists provide information and support to you, your child and your family.
The Scoliosis Association UK (SAUK) provides information and support for children with spinal deformities and their parents/carers.
Additional Support:
The Spinal Nurses provide ongoing support from the time of referral through to discharge. They also put families with similar conditions/circumstances in contact with each other as a means of support.
The Scoliosis Association UK (SAUK) provides information and support for children with spinal deformities and their parents/carers.