What are the Services Provided by Prosthetist and Orthotist?

Orthotics and Prosthetics is unique area. Many individuals are uninformed of all the different devices Prime Care Prosthetics takes care of, as well as our duty in their individual care. So, what is it that we do?

Prosthetist: A specialized who produces, as well as fits synthetic arm/legs and similar tools recommended by a medical professional. Prosthetists fit a variety of artificial limbs including complete limbs. A prosthetist is a key person in the healthcare market, they aid to establish which sort of prosthesis would best fit the client based on their goals, as well as the existing scenario. Prosthetists are an essential component of article amputation rehabilitation. From immediately post-op via the life of the patient aiding to accomplish all their prosthetic objectives. A licensed prosthetist is one that has effectively finished the evaluation of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Organization.

Below is a listing of a few of the prosthetic tools we offer to individuals:

Upper Extremity:

  • Self-Suspending
  • Body powered
  • Harness Suspension
  • On the surface powered
  • Passive, Cosmetic, as well as Useful devices
  • Myo Electric

Lower Extremity:

  • Vacuum Suspension
  • Pin or Lanyard Suspension
  • Suction Suspension
  • Mechanical Knees
  • Microprocessor control for feet
  • Microprocessor control for knee
  • Dynamic feet

Orthotist: A specialized professional that gives specific braces or “Orthoses” for clients. Orthotists do not fit the braces but additionally assist to identify which brace is ideal. In some cases, Orthotist produces the braces directly to guarantee a proper fit, as well as feature. Orthoses can be custom-made or built, relying on the condition. They come across people with many different pathologies from genetic deformities to acquired defects, from short-term to lifelong gadgets. Orthotists are an important part of the healthcare group, giving favorable life-altering tools. A licensed Orthotist is one who has effectively finished the assessment of the Orthotic as well as the Prosthetic Organization.

Here is a checklist of a few of the orthotic tools, we provide to clients.

Pediatrics:

  • CMO, or cranial molding orthosis
  • Supination/Pronation control orthosis
  • Upper Extremity fracture orthosis
  • Pavlik Harnesses
  • KAFO, or knee ankle foot orthosis
  • AFO, or ankle joint foot orthosis
  • SMO, or supra malleolar orthosis
  • Foot Orthoses
  • Personalized Shoes

Adult/Adolescent/Bariatric/Geriatric

  • Upper extremity crack orthosis
  • Pre and post-operative shoulder, hip, elbow, as well as knee braces
  • Spine Braces
  • Knee braces, such as Ligament, Osteoarthritis, Patellar Tracking
  • AFO, or ankle joint foot orthosis
  • Bionicare is a hyaline cartilage stimulant for Osteo as well as Rheumatoid Arthritis for hands and knees. Bionicare promotes the new growth of hyaline cartilage material.
  • KAFO, or knee ankle foot orthosis
  • SMO, supra malleolar orthosis
  • Ankle Sustains
  • Customized Shoes
  • Foot Orthoses for Diabetic Shoes

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