The loss of a limb is more than losing an easy way to move and walk, but potentially the ability to take a trip to a local park, sketch the Blue Ridge Mountains, or hit the dance floor at your favorite music club in Asheville. You lose access to something that brought you joy.
It takes a team of friends and medical professionals to get your independence back. Part of that journey might include using a prosthetic. Prosthetic limbs not only help aid your physical capabilities but improve your body image, getting you out into the world and back to yourself.
Limb Loss Help Asheville, NC
For over 60 years, the Orthopedic Appliance Company has provided Western North Carolina with the highest quality custom orthopedic bracing and artificial limbs. We specialize in giving individuals back their mobility and independence after the loss of a limb.
There is no one size fits all solution. By working with physicians, therapists, and most importantly, the patient, we create the best prosthetic solution for the individual.
The sooner rehabilitation starts, the better the outcomes will be. The Orthopedic Appliance Company offers full-service treatment on prosthetics from initial assessment to ongoing maintenance.
- Initial Care and Assessment: Our board-certified staff will assess the patient’s current health and potential outcomes. A physical exam with input from rehab specialists, doctors, and therapists sets a plan for the patient with clearly defined goals.
- Choosing the Right Prosthetic: Every patient is unique and has different expected outcomes. We make sure that the custom prosthetic you receive functions as you need it and fits perfectly. By using CAD/CAM technology, every piece is custom to you for the best possible outcomes.
- Ongoing Care: Care doesn’t stop once you receive the prosthetic limb. New amputees receive adjustments to their prostheses and resources for making the best use of the artificial limb for more independence. Follow-up is lifelong with the replacement of mechanical or electrical components.
Our skilled practitioner team has a detailed and proven process to create the best solution for our patients. Adjusting to life with an artificial limb can be one of the single most challenging and most rewarding experiences. With advances in technology and accessibility awareness, an artificial limb doesn’t have to slow you down.
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Here at Orthopedic Appliance Company, we are proud that our staff and facility are certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics. By holding ourselves to such rigorous professional standards for treatment and care, you can be sure you are in the best hands.
If you or your child have suffered a recent limb loss or find your current prosthetic difficult, contact us online or call (828) 254 -6110 with any questions you might have or to set up a formal consultation. Our Asheville, NC, location is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 6 pm off of Victoria Road.