Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P)

“Orthotics and prosthetics care focuses on evaluating, designing, and implementing supportive devices to improve mobility, alignment, and function. Orthotics involves external supports such as braces, while prosthetics focuses on artificial limbs and training for their use. As part of a comprehensive rehabilitation approach, O&P services are often integrated with physical therapy, gait training, and other interventions to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.”

-Dr. Anatoly Pisman, MD

What are Orthotics & Prosthetics?

Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P) is a specialized area of care dedicated to improving movement, stability, and function through the use of external devices. Orthotics includes braces and supports designed to correct or assist musculoskeletal alignment, while prosthetics involves artificial limbs designed to replace missing body parts.

These services are often recommended as part of a broader joint and soft tissue care and rehabilitation plan, particularly for patients recovering from injury, surgery, or neurological conditions.

Conditions That May Benefit from O&P Services

Orthotics: Support and Alignment

Orthotics are devices designed to support, align, or improve the function of a body part. They are commonly used to reduce pain, prevent injury, and enhance mobility.

Prosthetics: Replacement and Rehabilitation

Prosthetics are artificial devices used to replace missing limbs or body parts. Beyond fitting the device, prosthetic care includes training and rehabilitation to help patients adapt, improve strength, and regain functional independence.

Gait and Movement Assessment

Movement analysis plays a critical role in orthotic and prosthetic care. Evaluating how a patient walks helps identify imbalances, inefficiencies, or compensatory patterns that may contribute to pain or instability.

How O&P Services Work

When Orthotics & Prosthetics Are Recommended

What to Expect at Your Visit

During your evaluation, your mobility, posture, strength, and functional limitations will be assessed. A detailed examination and gait analysis may be performed to determine the most appropriate orthotic or prosthetic solution.

A personalized plan will then be created, which may include device fitting, rehabilitation, and coordination with other treatments such as interventional procedures, physical therapy, or diagnostic testing to support overall function and recovery.

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