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Patient/Client Services
• Prosthetic Evaluations Consultations with
the patient and other members of the medical rehabilitation team give
careful consideration to desires for comfort, optimum function, and
cosmetic appearance.
• Custom Design/Fit Our prostheses are
designed and/or fitted to each individual. This will require some or all
of the following: extensive notes, measurements, drawings, cast
impressions of the missing limb, and/or photos.
• Initial Fitting and Dynamic Alignment Preliminary or
test fittings are used to determine proper size, fit and comfort. Most
definitive prostheses require the use of a 'diagnostic socket'. Prosthetic
alignment changes are made to determine proper walking balance and
comfort.
• Prosthetic Delivery 'Check Out' and Instructions The prostheses is
given a final 'check out' at delivery to assure it has met our standards
for high quality and that it meets with the patient's approval. The
patient is instructed in the use and care of the prosthesis. Finally,
suggestions are made regarding any further medical rehabilitation services
(such as physical or occupational therapy) that our staff feels may
benefit the patient.
• Follow-up
Visits One of the most
important aspects of our service is scheduled follow-up visits in assuring
continued patient satisfaction. Of course, we encourage our patients to
schedule or visit our office for 'emergency
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