Orthotics & Prosthetics

405-271-3644
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The professional staff of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Section do far more than strengthen and rebuild bodies -- we help people discover new beginnings through expert care, state-of-the-art technology, and a foremost concern for our patients' overall health and well-being.

Serving the department are three ABC certified orthotists, who are specialists in devices used to support, align, correct, or prevent deformities or to improve body function. The staff also includes one ABC certified prosthetist/orthotist, who specializes in the design and use of artificial limbs.

Our experienced staff offers a full range of O&P services and welcomes patients of all ages, from infants to senior citizens. Our orthotists are experienced in treating patients with more than 600 different diagnoses, from foot disorders and sports injuries to fractures, scoliosis, spina bifida and cerebral palsy. Our highly trained prosthetists offer a variety of services ranging from sports prostheses to devices for congenital and pediatric amputee.

Our O&P practitioners use the latest scientific advances, from computer-aided design and myoelectric technology to materials made of carbon fiber, lightweight plastics and resins to create and custom fit devices.

Orthotic Services

• Pedorthic - Management of diabetic, athletic, and general foot problems with custom inserts or footwear designed to be patient and diagnosis specific.
• Spine - Management of low back pain, scoliosis, fractures, and cervical spine (halo).
• Sports Orthotics - Management of the knee and fractures with an emphasis on custom orthoses for functional use and special design for injuries unique to the athlete.
• Pediatric - Management of children with chronic illness, CP, MM, MD, and spinal problems.
• Hand - Management of upper extremity fractures and design of postoperative orthoses.
• Post-Op - Management of the postoperative patient with a variety of orthoses providing stability and enhancing rehabilitation.
• Gait Deviations - Evaluations of gait deviations and recommendations of orthoses to improve functional ambulation.

Prosthetic Services

• Pediatric - Management of patients from six months to eighteen years of age with congenital and acquired amputations.
• Partial Foot - Management of the partial foot amputee with functional, protective, and/or cosmetic prostheses.
• Lower Limb - Management of adults with symes, transtibial, transfemoral, or hemipelvectomy amputations. Special designs available for sports and recreation.
• Upper Limb - Management of the upper limb amputee from the wrist disarticulation to scapulo-thoracic with conventional or myoelectric prostheses. An emphasis is placed on comfort, function, and cosmesis.
• Partial Hand - Management of partial hand amputations with cosmetic or functional prostheses, including finger to full partial hand.