Lawall Prosthetic and Orthotic Services
Empowering patients to lead vibrant, active, and fulfilling lives, Lawall Prosthetics & Orthotics Services pioneers the integration of cutting-edge technology and personalized care. Our seasoned team of orthotists, prosthetists, and certified technicians specialize in advanced prosthetics, orthotics, and pediatric services, delivering excellence across the USA. We’re not just healthcare providers – we’re your partners in redefining the possibilities of life with prosthetics and orthotics.
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What Are Orthotics & Prosthetics?
Orthotics and prosthetics represent two distinct categories of devices designed to restore mobility and functionality. Each aids a missing or dysfunctional body part, with their precise roles differing based on the particular device.
Unified in purpose, these tools aim to help users surmount physical challenges they face. By augmenting mobility and autonomy, orthotic and prosthetic devices can profoundly enhance an individual’s quality of life, liberating them from perceived limitations.
An orthotic, often referred to as an orthopedic brace, reinforces a portion of the body. These devices enhance weakened areas, allowing them to operate more efficiently by mitigating the impact of such weaknesses through various strategies.
Orthotics aim not to replace a limb but to augment existing functionality. They act as a supportive guide, ensuring the body part operates optimally. They can provide targeted compression, alleviating inflammation and discomfort, correct anatomical irregularities, or prevent a deformity from worsening. Often, orthotics compensate for muscle weakness or instability, enhancing safety and mobility for users during their daily activities.
Orthotics cater to a wide range of needs. Some individuals may have congenital conditions that necessitate their use, or their conditions may have evolved over time to the point where orthotics are beneficial. Others may require orthotics following an accident or injury.
What Are Prosthetics?
In comparison to an orthotic, which is a support device and brace, a prosthetic completely replaces a limb. Losing an arm or a leg is a drastic life change, but prosthetics have advanced to a point where those who lose a limb can regain their mobility to levels very close to what they had before the loss of the limb.
Various conditions can result in the loss of a limb, including an accident or disease that requires amputation. Whatever the reason, a prosthetist will work with you to consider your needs and background when picking the prosthetic that will be most effective for you. If you have more questions about prosthetics and the cost of prosthetics please contact us directly.
There are many different types of orthotics and reasons for their application. In general or orthotics can be applied to any of the regions of the body below.
There are many different types of orthotics and reasons for their application. In general or orthotics can be applied to any of the regions of the body below.
– head
– spine
– arms
– legs
– hands
– feet
Orthotic devices can serve many purposes, one of which is assisting in movement and making it easier to move a particular part of the body correctly. They are also used to compensate for a muscle weakness, without the orthotic in these cases ambulation could be unsafe. Some orthotics may aid the body by reducing the amount of weight placed on a joint, reducing strain to the joint and making it easier and less painful to move. For children, orthotics may be used to help guide the development of a part of the body with the hopes of preventing a deformity or problems in the future.
Orthotic devices can serve many purposes, one of which is assisting in movement and making it easier to move a particular part of the body correctly. They are also used to compensate for a muscle weakness, without the orthotic in these cases ambulation could be unsafe. Some orthotics may aid the body by reducing the amount of weight placed on a joint, reducing strain to the joint and making it easier and less painful to move. For children, orthotics may be used to help guide the development of a part of the body with the hopes of preventing a deformity or problems in the future.
Types Of Prosthetics
There are four types of prosthetics, two concerning the arms and two concerning the legs.
The two prosthetics for the arms are transradial and transhumeral, and the difference between these two types is the level at which the amputation occurred. A transradial prosthetic replaces arms below the elbow, while the transhumeral prosthetic is applied when the amputation site is above the and thus contains an elbow joint.
The other two types of prosthetics, transtibial and transfemoral, are for the leg. A transtibial prosthetic attaches below the knee, and a transfemoral prosthetic sits above the knee and includes the knee joint.
There are various types of prosthetics, with the most variability involves the componentry. There are many different ways to suspend a prosthesis onto a limb. There are also many different prosthetic knees and feet available. For example, knee joints can be as simple as manual locking knee, which bends when the user sits and is locked when the user ambulates. But they can be as complex as a hydraulic knee that contains valves that adjust as a patient’s speed of ambulation changes allowing the prosthesis to “keep up with” the user through varying cadences.
Electronic or microprocessor prosthetics are yet another option, and while they are more expensive than their simpler counterparts, they offer many advantages, including better mimicking a natural gait, requiring less muscle strength to operate, and being more comfortable to wear and use.
Taking all these variables into consideration, along with the needs and desires of the patient, is essential for choosing the best prosthetic for them.
Orthotic and prosthetic devices are incredibly personalized devices. As such, it is crucial to work closely with an orthotist or prosthetist to choose the best device for your needs and ensure it is properly fitted.
At Lawall Prosthetic & Orthotic Services, our professionals work closely with you to choose the best device for your needs, looking at more than just the type of device needed but also the level of complexity you need and the type of device covering you would prefer. The reason for needing the orthotic or prosthetic and your general health can also play a role in choosing the best device, so we make sure to leave no rock unturned. There’s a lot to consider with an orthotic and prosthetic, and we take the time to discuss all options and why one might be preferable for you.
We understand that you will have many questions surrounding your orthotic or prosthetic device, and we are happy to take as much time as you need to answer your questions. Having an orthotic or prosthetic can be a considerable undertaking, and we want to make sure you feel confident in it, as this will ensure greater satisfaction with your device.
Before sending you home with your device, we will have you practice putting it on, taking it off, and using it. You will also be provided a wearing schedule to follow at first, an essential step for helping your body adapt to the orthotic or prosthetic without becoming overwhelmed and overworked.
Our professionals also prioritize exceptional follow-up care to ensure that the best results are obtained.
If you are looking for an orthotic or prosthetic device to assist in your movement or help you regain mobility, reach out to Lawall Prosthetic & Orthotic Services at (800) 735-4627 and let our professionals help you find the ideal device for your needs.
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Qualified Practitioners
Lawall Prosthetic & Orthotic Services employs only well-trained and highly skilled orthotists and prosthetists who are certified by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics and licensed within the states where they practice.
