Patient Care Services
Prosthetics
We offer a full range of prosthetic services and are trained and certified in fitting our patients. Our services include:
- Below/above-knee prostheses, including computer-controlled knees
- Upper extremity prostheses, conventional and external power
- Elbow, shoulder, and hip disarticulation
- Postoperative prostheses
- Energy storing feet
- Suction Suspension Systems (upper and lower extremity)
Orthotics
We are specially trained in designing, fitting and fabricating custom orthotic devices. Our services include:
- Upper extremity and spinal orthotics
- Lower extremity orthotic management
- Post Polio Syndrome
- Soft goods – ankle gauntlets, carpal tunnel splints, and knee braces
- Custom fabricated foot orthotics
- Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (RGO)
- Pre- and Post-Surgical Orthotic Components
- Rosenberger Spinal Bracing
- Post-Op Spinal Bracing
Pediatric orthotics:
- Charleston Bending Brace for scoliosis
- Cranial Helmets for cranial remolding
- DAFO
Post Mastectomy Services
Our certified mastectomy fitter provides caring and attentive service to women following breast cancer surgery. Our services are offered discretely and expertly, paying close attention to each individual's level of healing, both physically and emotionally.
We offer custom-fit breast form and accompanying foundation garments for all activity levels, including swimming, extended wear, athletics, sleeping, bathing, and enhanced comfort.
Pedorthics
Our certified staff offers custom-fabricated foot orthotics, shoes, and comprehensive Diabetic foot care. DuPage P&O developed the patented Ulcer Healing Orthosis (UHO) for use with diabetics with foot ulceration.
The custom-made ankle-foot Ulcer Healing Orthosis® (UHO®) is specially designed to help support the lower leg and foot to reduce mechanical stress on the bottom of an ulcerated foot by allowing blood flow to the ulceration. Its design encourages healing while walking can continue.
For many diabetic patients, staying off an ulcerated foot to allow healing to occur is impossible. But continuing to walk may cause additional damage to the unprotected foot, including infection and possibly amputation. An evaluation by a wound care therapist and doctor can determine if the treatment plan calls for use of a UHO by the patient with a non-healing wound of eight weeks or more. The device is very successful when the patient follows his or her doctor's instructions and is compliant with the treatment plan.
DP&O has found that patients who follow the instructions concerning their foot care, and use the Ulcer Healing Orthosis, have about an 83% chance of healing and remaining healed. This is a great relief to the patients and their family members. It reduces many costs associated with wound care. To determine if UHO is appropriate for your care, please contact us or your personal physician.
Click here for more photos of the results of wearing our patented UHO®.