Orthotics & Prosthetics

Orthotics & Prosthetics

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    • The Orthotics & Prosthetics Center at University of Michigan Health is among the few university-based facilities in the country that offer comprehensive orthotic and prosthetic services and has been awarded the maximum three-year accreditation by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc. Our experts assess each patient’s individual needs and custom design orthoses and prostheses to meet those needs. 

    Our Approach

    An orthosis is an orthopedic brace, while a prosthesis is an artificial limb. We take a multidisciplinary approach to your care. This multidisciplinary team will work together with you to formulate and implement the best treatment plan according to your goals, activity level and lifestyle.  Depending on your individual needs, your team may include:

    • Physician: A sub-specialized medical expert that is trained to manage complex medical and technical biomechanics for optimal functional outcomes.
    • Prosthetist: A health care professional specifically educated and trained to measure, design, fabricate, fit, or service prostheses as prescribed by a licensed physician.
    • Orthotist: A health care professional specifically educated and trained to measure, design, fabricate, fit, or service orthoses as prescribed by a licensed physician.
    • Pedorthist: A health care professional who specializes in the use of footwear and foot orthoses to address conditions which affect the feet.
    • Therapist: A health care professional, specifically educated and trained to rehabilitate patients and prepare them to use their prosthetic and orthotic devices safely. 

    Learn more about the Amputation Rehabilitation Program

    Learn more about our Extremity Clinic

    Learn more about U-CAN Amputee Support Group

    Services
    • Education about the various prostheses and orthoses available
    • Evaluating, designing, fabricating, fitting, and adjusting of orthoses and/or prostheses
    • Training you and your family on the proper wear and care of your orthosis or prosthesis
    • Providing follow-up care as needed

    For more information about specific orthoses and prostheses, please see the following pages:

    Appointment Information

    If you are calling for an appointment with our amputee clinic or post-polio physician specialists, please call 734-973-2400.

    Locations
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinic | Eisenhower Corporate Park 2850 S Industrial Hwy Ste 400
      Ann Arbor, MI 48104-6796       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Alex Clayton Donaghy, MD

    Alex Clayton Donaghy, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    Brian Kelly, DO

    Clinical Professor

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

    Emine Poyraz, MD

    Emine Poyraz, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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