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 a prosthetist, orthopedist, physiatrist, physical therapist, nurse. 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.
• Evaluate the patient’s need for physical or occupational therapy.
• Consider the need for additional equipment or services to support your goals.

Integrated Care

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

• Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Seating. 
• Orthopedics. 
• Rehabilitation Medicine.
• Rehabilitation Therapies.  
• Psychology.
• Social Work.

The Prosthetics Clinic is located at Gillette's Phalen Clinic location.

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