Prosthetics Clinic

What is the Prosthetics Clinic at Gillette Childrens?

Patients with limb loss or limb difference may benefit from the use of a prosthesis or other adaptive devices. The Prosthetics Clinic team will evaluate and create a treatment plan for individuals with limb differences due to conditions like: 

• Fibular hemimelia 
• Tibial hemimelia 
• Amniotic band syndrome 
• Amelia 
• Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD) 
• Ischemia due to sepsis or meningococcemia 
• Amputations due to trauma 

What to Expect at Prosthetics Clinic

At our Prosthetics Clinic, Gillette patients from infants through adult will see many medical experts in one visit, including an orthopedist, physiatrist, physical therapist, nurse, and prosthetist. Together these experts evaluate, screen, and recommend treatment for children with limb loss or limb difference. If they may benefit from prosthesis use, then a prosthesis may be prescribed along with a follow up plan. Patients may be seen by Gillette’s prosthetists or a prosthetist of their choosing. 

Gillette’s team of specialists will: 

• Provide a comprehensive same-day physical evaluation of the patient’s needs. 
• Coordinate any further testing as needed. 
• Work with you to establish a treatment plan. 
• Connect you with a prosthetist at Gillette or externally.
• Refer you to a physical or occupational therapist.

Integrated Care

Prosthetics Clinic providers collaborate with a wide range of Gillette specialists to provide a comprehensive treatment plan. When you choose Gillette, your ongoing care may include appointments with specialists across our organization in:

• Rehabilitation Therapies.  
• Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Seating. 
• Orthopedics. 
• Pediatrics. 

To refer a patient, please call our One-Call number 651-325-2200 or use our online referral form.