Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is an Orthotist? 

A: Provides care to patients with neuromuscular and musculoskeletal impairments that contribute to functional limitation and disability by designing, fabricating, and fitting orthoses, or brace orthosis; orthoses; orthotic device; field of orthotics

Q: Will my brace/orthosis fit under my clothes?  

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Q: How long do I wear my brace/orthotic each day?  

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Q: Will my short ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) fit in my shoe?  

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Q: What is a prosthetist?

A: Provides care to patients with partial or total absence of limbs by designing, fabricating, and fitting prostheses, or artificial limbs prosthesis; prostheses; prosthetic device; field of prosthetics.

Q: How soon after amputation will I get a prosthesis?

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Q: Will my prosthesis look natural?

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Q: Is it normal for me to still feel my missing limb?

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Q: Will the prosthesis be heavy?

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Q: Will the ankle on my prosthesis move?

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Q: Will I have different prosthesis for different activities?

Q: How many visits will be required for the measurement and fitting of my prosthesis? 

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Q: When will physical therapy begin after my amputation?

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Q: What are my options for various heel heights on my prosthetic foot?

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