At the Capital Prosthetics and Orthotic Center Inc, amputees regain mobility with finely crafted artificial limbs. Physicians and staff work hard to make sure patient prosthetics are the right fit.
Prosthetic Designing
A prosthetic designer is a person who fits a patient for an artificial limb. Patients schedule service with prosthetic designers for an evaluation. They take molds of the body and have patients try sample devices to see how they feel.
The patient’s physician selects a prescription for the prosthetic. The designer decides what materials are used to make the device. Prosthetic designers also make adjustments to devices, update and repair them.
Leg and limb Orthotics
The Capital Prosthetics and Orthotic Center Inc has lower extremity orthotics for the leg, knee, ankle, hip, and foot. They’re used to stabilize and immobilize one of those parts of the body.
Foot orthotics help to distribute pressure evenly over the bottom of the foot. It provides relief for areas that are achy and tender. The foot stays in alignment, making it able to heal and feel better.
Knee, ankle and foot orthosis stabilizes range of motion. Its job is to either limit the motion of a limb, or provide assistance in motion. Some of the newest devices provide support and control while standing in place and when the lower leg bends while walking.
Energy Storing Prosthetic Feet
For foot amputees, a prosthetic foot that feels natural can be hard to come by. With the latest medical interventions, there are components for the feet that function like never before. Energy storing prosthetic feet are able to store energy and release it when the foot lifts up.
The advanced foot prosthetic was field tested on amputee veterans and produced superb results. As pressure increases while walking, the stiffest parts of the springs start working. This enables a person to have more bounce in their walk with the device on.
The whole structure of an energy storing prosthetic foot is made of injection-molded polyurethane. The materials are tear resistant with great industrial strength. Improvements continue to be made to the device. Browse the website for more information about prosthetics and orthotics.
