What is the difference between prosthetic and orthotic

You will receive a bill from the Patient Financial Services. Once we have evaluated your specific needs, we can provide an estimate of the cost of your device. Additional codes account for the additions that are needed to customize the device to meet the patient's unique functional needs. We need to be certain that we know all of the elements and additions you need so that we can quote you the correct price. Our Orthotists, Prosthetists and Pedorthists provide free, no obligation consultations to help you understand the full cost of the final prosthetic or orthotic.

Once we know exactly what you need, we can work with an accurate set of codes to confirm your coverage. Do I need to make an appointment? Making an appointment ensures that you are scheduled to see the practitioner who is best able to meet your needs.

When repairs or maintenance are required, a scheduled appointment helps ensure that parts are ordered if possible and that one of our skilled technicians is available to perform the repair. We provide simple off-the-shelf devices or minor adjustments to existing orthoses on a walk-in basis, but we ask that you call ahead. If we have a full patient load on the day you need your repair, you may have a significant wait.

What are your hours of operation? Monday- Friday am to pm other times by appointment only. Do I need a referral to make an appointment? A referral is not necessary. However, a doctor's prescription is required for us to provide a new device, or to make modifications or repairs to an existing one.

A consultation does not require a prescription, but a prescription would be required before we could provide further services. Do I need to bring my prescription to my appointment? Yes, your prescription allows us to begin our work immediately.

To be sure that you have your prescription from your doctor in time for your appointment in our department, ask for it at least two weeks prior to your appointment. If you are unable to obtain a prescription, we can request one for you—but if your doctor is not available, there may be a delay in your care until the prescription is received.

What if I have to cancel my appointment? We understand that emergencies do arise and that appointments need to be cancelled. We request that you give us 24 hours' notice so that we can allow another patient to fill that time slot. Do I need an appointment? We can often make minor repairs without an appointment. If it turns out that your device requires further adjustment or major repairs, you will need to schedule an appointment with a practitioner to ensure that all of your needs are met.

What do I need to bring with me to my first visit? Please bring your prescription, your insurance card and any other related billing information. We have gowns available for the evaluation, but you may be more comfortable if you bring a pair of shorts for a lower extremity evaluation or a t-shirt for an upper extremity or spinal evaluation. How long is each visit?

Depending upon the complexity of your needs, appointments range from 15 to 90 minutes. We keep a large inventory of orthoses on hand, so we may be able to meet your needs in one appointment. A prefabricated orthosis is a device which is pre-made and is subsequently customised to meet the specific needs of the client. These orthoses are often prescribed for short term use or in the case of non-complex clinical presentations.

It is also important to note that all pre-fabricated orthoses should be modified and customised to fit the client and ensure the treatment goals are met and the best functional outcome obtained. A custom-made orthosis is a highly specialised device that is manufactured from a cast or mould of the individual client. It is not able to be fitted to another person, as it has been designed and manufactured to meet the specific needs of the individual.

The key difference between orthosis and prosthesis is that orthosis is an assisting device used to correct or enhance a part of the body while the prosthesis is a replacing device used to replace a missing body part, especially a limb.

Some people may have difficulty using their arms or legs due to deficiencies or deformities in their body. Orthosis and prosthesis are two types of devices that help with such kind of problems. Orthosis is a device used to correct or enhance the use of a part of your body. However, it does not replace a part of the body, like prosthesis. This is the key factor that differentiates orthosis from the prosthesis. In brief, the orthosis is an assisting device, while the prosthesis is a replacement device.

Overview and Key Difference 2. What is Orthosis 3. What is Prosthesis 4. Similarities Between Orthosis and Prosthesis 5. Orthosis is a device that helps to correct or enhance the use of part of the body. It is important to remember that orthoses do not replace a part of your body.

Orthoses support problems of skeletal, muscle or nervous system. Orthoses can be belts and braces.