The Amazing Benefits of Pediatric Prosthetics
As a parent, you want the best for your child, including positive growth and development. Whether your child has limb differences, brachycephaly, or deformational plagiocephaly, is an amputee, or has any other physical impairment or disability, there’s no doubt that he or she has experienced unique challenges. Considerable physical and mental modifications may be necessary to play, go to school, or even just walk. A lack of self-confidence can also be problematic.
Whether congenital or the result of an injury, a disease, or surgery, if your son or daughter has an impairment, a prosthetic device can enable him or her to participate in the same activities as “typically” developing peers, such as walking, running, jumping, reaching, and eating. The following are some of the most notable benefits that custom pediatric prosthetics can provide:
- Increased mobility
- Enhanced comfort
- Improved independence
- Greater self-esteem
At Procare Prosthetics, we offer prostheses for all ages and stages of life. We are honored to offer the support that youngsters need to meet their full potential and achieve their dreams.
An Overview of the Pediatric Prosthetic Journey
While every child’s journey is unique, the following is a basic overview of what you and your child can expect during his or her pediatric prosthetic journey with Procare Orthopedics:
- Initial consultation and assessment. The process will begin with a comprehensive consultation. One of our certified practitioners will gather information related to your child’s condition and will obtain accurate measurements. Depending on the type of prosthesis that is needed, casting may also be performed.
- Fitting. Once the prosthesis has been constructed, it will be fitted to your child to ensure it fits properly and comfortably. If necessary, adjustments will be made.
- Evaluations. Because children grow at such a rapid pace, regular evaluations will be necessary. During these evaluations, your child’s progress will be assessed. If it is determined that modifications are necessary, new measurements will be taken so that your child can be re-fitted with a properly fitted prosthesis.
Why Choose Procare Orthopedics?
Free, Independent Evaluations
Each patient receives an independent evaluation and a unique treatment plan. All evaluations are complimentary and commitment-free.
Quality Materials and Advanced Technologies
We combine the highest quality materials with the most advanced technologies to deliver state-of-the-art pediatric prosthetics that will truly benefit the unique needs of each individual patient.
Compassionate and Caring Approach
We understand the unique challenges that can be associated with pediatric prosthetics, which is why we always take a compassionate and caring approach. Ensuring the comfort, the success, and the satisfaction of our patients is a top priority.
Custom-Tailored Pediatric Prosthetics that Meet the Needs of Growing Children
At Procare Orthopedics, we understand that fitting children with prosthetics are much different than fitting adults. We also understand that pediatric prosthetics present their own unique challenges, as well as opportunities. Our practitioners in Miami Dade County have ample knowledge and experience working with the pediatric population, including infants, toddlers, children, and young adults. We also have knowledge and experience treating a wide variety of conditions, including congenital, surgical, injury-, and disease-related impairments and disabilities.
The team at Procare Orthopedics fully understands the multitude of factors that need to be considered and decisions that need to be made when fitting and creating pediatric prosthetics. We take a caring and compassionate approach, and we use the most advanced techniques, proven strategies, and high-end materials to provide children with durable and comfortable assistive devices. Our goal is to ensure that children meet their full potential and have happy, rewarding, and fulfilling childhoods. We are committed to meeting the needs of our patients and their families, and we would be honored to become your partner in the pediatric prosthetics journey.
