Video Resources

Video Resources


DoH Videos >>

These videos have been created by the The Department of Health Tasmania to provide you with information and support for your amputation journey.

The information they contain is general in nature.  Decisions about your individual healthcare needs should always be made in partnership with your healthcare team.

All videos (30 mins)

THS Anaesthetist talks about surgery, pain control and anaesthetic options (3 mins 56 sec)

THS Dietitian talks about the importance of nutrition for healing and recovery (1 min 33 sec)

THS Occupational Therapist talks about returning to your daily tasks after surgery (3 min 23 sec)

THS Orthopaedic Surgeon talks about levels of amputation and surgery (4min 30)

THS Prosthetist / Orthotist talks about prosthetic and orthotic devices and support after amputation surgery (1min 39 sec)

THS Physiotherapist talks about your physical recovery from surgery,  illness or injury (2min 54 sec)

THS Podiatrist talks about toe and foot amputation surgery (1 min 35 sec)

THS Rehabilitation Nurse talks about partnering with you to achieve your goals (2min 17 sec)

THS Rehabilitation Physician talks about your rehabilitation journey after amputation (3min 24 sec)

THS Social Worker talks about supporting you before and after  amputation surgery (2min 50 sec)

THS Surgical Nurse talks about recovery and support after surgery (2 min 20 sec)

THS Wound Care Nurse talks about supporting would healing after surgery (1 min 17sec)