Prosthetics

 Horton prosthetists are experienced in fitting and designing prostheses for upper and lower extremity amputations at virtually any level. Depending on the patient's age, activity level, special needs, and other considerations, we recommend the most functional and cost-effective endoskeletal or exoskeletal prosthesis. Our lower extremity prostheses include ultralight and energy-storing designs for geriatric or extremely athletic amputees, plus a choice among socket styles and suspension systems. We also specialize in partial foot prostheses, cosmetic coverings, and combining various lower extremity components to meet particularly challenging prosthetic demands.

 Horton prosthetists are adept at fabricating either body-powered or myoelectric upper extremity prostheses, too. Such designs may be fabricated with functional or passive terminal devices and are finished with great attention to natural appearance.

 But, treatment at Horton's doesn't begin and end with prosthetics. Because our patients are far more than a medical condition. Helping a patient reintegrate into vocational, social, cultural, and recreational circles as part of a tailored rehab program is an important aspect of what we do.

 Patient education is very important. We demonstrate how to use and care for their appliances, and establish both an introductory and long-term schedule of wear. We also ease apprehension, offer encouragement, suggest support groups or other helpful resources, and involve the patient's family in the overall recovery program.

 We are committed to providing the most thorough and skilled rehabilitation services possible to the people of all ages who come to us for assistance. Since Horton's Orthotic Lab was established in 1981, our primary mission has been to overcome the effects of disability and restore our patients to their highest level of independence and participation in society.

PROSTHETIC SERVICES

Lower Extremity: Post-op preparatory (temporary) and definitive (permanent) prostheses for below knee (transtibial), above knee (transfemoral), hip disarticulation, hemipelvectomy, and foot amputations.

-Lightweight carbon fiber and titanium components 
-Endoskeletal soft foam coverings
-Hydraulic knee controls, in a variety of designs
-Multi-axial joints
-Energy-storing foot configurations
-Sports Prostheses
-lschial containment socket designs (narrow M-L/CAT CAM)
-Total surface bearing and Suction socket prostheses
-Conventional Exoskeletal Systems
-Flexible Sockets
-3S systems
-Supracondylar suspension systems, (molded and articulating)

Upper Extremity: Functional and cosmetic prostheses for below elbow, above elbow, shoulder disarticulatian and hand/finger amputations.

-Myoelectric hands
-Electronically-operated elbow units
-Hand and finger restorations
-Wide array of hook/hand designs to suit patient activity
-Harness and cable configurations modified to patient muscular ability
-Passive/Cosmetic prostheses

Each prosthesis is designed and custom fabricated in our laboratory based on the specific individual needs of the patient. Our certified practitioners, in consultation with the physician, physical therapist, occupational therapist and other clinic team members are committed to bringing each patient to their maximum physical function.