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. 

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• 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:

• Orthoses (Braces)
• Post-Mastectomy Prosthetics
• Lower Extremities (Leg) Protheses
• Upper Extremities (Hand & Arm) Prostheses

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