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Prosthetics

The field of prosthetics involves the design, fabrication, and fitting of artificial limbs (prostheses) intended to replace a portion of the body that has been lost through amputation or was absent at birth (congenital). For example, this may range from a cosmetic replacement to a prosthetic or myoelectric hand or arm.

Our prosthetics patients are provided with high-tech lightweight materials, flexible sockets, and energy storing feet. We are also certified to fit the newest innovations in above-the-knee prosthetics. Both the Otto Bock "C-Leg" and the Ossur "Rheo Knee" are microprocessor-controlled knee units. The on-board computer "reads" the patients gait and adjusts automatically to changes in speed, slope, and overall cadence. Finally, above-the-knee amputees do not have to think about walking when they walk.

For below-the-knee amputees, we are certified to fit the "Harmony System" from Otto Bock. This system manages limb-volume loss through a vacuum system and results in significantly more comfort and fewer adjustments.

Prosthetic Services include:

Lower Limb

Partial Foot/Transmetatarsel
Symes Level
Transtibial (below-the-knee)
Knee Disarticulation (through-the-knee)
Transfemoral (above-the-knee)
Hip Disarticulation

Upper Limb

Cosmetic Hand Restoration
Below-the-Elbow
Above-the-Elbow
Shoulder Disarticulation

American Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc., with locations in Braintree, Lowell, & Plymouth, Massachusetts, and Salem, New Hampshire, is the leading provider of custom orthotics and prosthetics in New England.