
Orthotics and prosthetics help patients with deformities, loss or decrease of functioning body parts, and when external body parts are lost due to amputation. It refers to equipment and devices such as artificial limbs and braces, that or are used to control, guide, limit or immobilize a body segment for a particular reason.
Many types of orthotics and prosthetic devices are available, such as:
One of the few rehabilitation facilities in Wyoming able to offer orthotics and prosthetics services on site, CCH has two certified practitioners and one resident on staff. These practitioners provide care for patients of all ages, from infants to geriatrics, treating orthotic and prosthetic conditions from the toe to the head.
A physician referral is recommended for orthotic and prosthetic services.
Campbell County Health (CCH) Rehabilitation Services has received a three-year facility accreditation from the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) for Orthotics and Prosthetics practitioners. Learn more
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