Prosthetic Services

Helping You Achieve Greatness

At Capstone O&P, we pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality upper and lower extremity prosthetic limbs. When designing prosthetic devices we keep your needs at the forefront. Each clinical decision is meticulously made with your day-to-day challenges in mind. Our goal is to make your life easier so that you achieve your highest potential.

The socket design is the foundation of a comfortable, stable prosthesis. With over 30 years of combined experience, the clinicians at Capstone O&P have created exclusive casting techniques and socket designs that have given hundreds of patients a new lease on life. Our philosophy in treating patients is rooted in evidence-based medicine, the newest technological advancements, and the most commonly accepted standards of care.

We promote the building of peer-to-peer relationships and community through advocacy groups such as the Amputee Coalition of America and Amputee Empowerment Partners. We offer free evaluations for new amputees and second opinions for lifelong prosthetic users. We specialize in “hard to fit” patients who have struggled to find the prosthesis that is right for them. In order to remove barriers to care during the pandemic, we offer free virtual evaluations. We also encourage setting up a virtual consultation with you and your doctor or physical therapist to design a customized prosthetic care plan with the entire clinical care team. The Capstone Care Model puts you first and your disability second. Together we can create a prosthesis with unmatched comfort and functional ability. Contact us today to see how Capstone O&P’s advanced techniques and technology can improve your life!

Prosthetic Devices

Common conditions treated with our prostheses include: proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD), tibial and fibular hemimelia, severe leg length discrepancies, congenital deformities, amniotic band syndrome, rotationplasty; traumatic and congenital below knee, above knee, hip disarticulation, upper extremity amputations, and many more.

Partial Foot Prosthesis

Partial foot prostheses are prescribed to manage partial amputations of the foot. The partial foot prosthesis supports the longitudinal and metatarsal arches, restores foot length for proper shoe fit and restores the anterior lever arm of the forefoot. Partial foot prostheses can be fabricated as a shoe insert style or they can extend over the ankle bones or to the knee for additional control and additional mechanical advantage. Benefits of using a properly fitting partial foot prosthesis include: reduced adverse pressures on the end of the remaining foot, increased stability and balance, improved safety and efficiency when walking, and reduction in fatigue.

Below Knee Prosthesis

Below knee prostheses are prescribed to manage amputations of the leg below the knee. A below knee prosthesis is comprised of a carbon laminated total surface bearing or patellar tendon bearing socket that supports the residual limb and provides a surface for weight-bearing and alignment control; flexible inner socket that increases comfort; lightweight endoskeletal componentry or hard exoskeletal frame; a SACH, flexible keel or carbon fiber dynamic response foot; gel or pelite liners for the interface between the limb and socket; suction, pin, cuff or anatomical suspension systems. Benefits of using a properly fitting below knee prosthesis include: reduced adverse pressures on the end of the residual limb, increased stability and balance, improved safety and efficiency when walking, and reduction in weight through the contralateral limb, and an overall decrease in fatigue.

Extension Prosthesis

Extension prostheses are prescribed to manage significant leg length discrepancies caused by deformity or absence of a part of the lower leg. An extension prosthesis is comprised of a carbon laminated socket that supports the foot provides a surface for weight-bearing and alignment control; flexible inner socket for increased comfort; lightweight endoskeletal componentry or hard exoskeletal frame; a SACH, flexible keel or carbon fiber dynamic response foot; socks and pelite liner for interface between the limb and socket and anatomical suspension. Benefits of using a properly fitting extension prosthesis include: establishing equal leg length between both limbs, reduced adverse pressures on the end of the residual limb, increased stability and balance, improved safety and efficiency when walking, and reduction in weight through the contralateral limb, and decrease in fatigue.

Above Knee Prosthesis/Knee Disarticulation Prosthesis

Above knee prostheses are prescribed to manage amputations of the leg above the knee. Knee disarticulation prostheses manage amputations at the level of the knee and are typically weight-bearing on the distal end. An above knee/knee disarticulation prosthesis is comprised of a carbon laminated ischial containment, quad brim, or subischial socket that supports the residual limb and provides a surface for weight-bearing and alignment control; flexible inner socket for increased comfort; lightweight endoskeletal componentry; constant friction, hydraulic/pneumatic, or microprocessor-controlled knee; SACH, flexible keel or carbon fiber dynamic response foot; socks, gel or pelite liners for interface between the limb and socket; suction, pin, lanyard or waist belt systems. Benefits of using a properly fitting above knee or knee disarticulation prosthesis include: reduced adverse pressures on the end of the residual limb, increased stability and balance, improved safety and efficiency when walking, and reduction in weight through the contralateral limb, and decrease in fatigue.

Hip Disarticulation Prosthesis

Hip disarticulation prostheses are prescribed to manage amputations at the level of the hip joint and are defined as a complete absence of the lower extremity. A hip disarticulation prosthesis is comprised of a carbon laminated standard Canadian or low profile “Bikini” socket that supports the hip joint and pelvis and provides a surface for weight-bearing and alignment control; flexible inner socket for increased comfort; lightweight endoskeletal componentry; constant friction or hydraulic hip joint; constant friction, hydraulic/pneumatic, or microprocessor-controlled knee; SACH, flexible keel or carbon fiber dynamic response foot; suction and waist belt suspension systems. Benefits of using a properly fitting hip disarticulation prosthesis include: reduced adverse pressures on the pelvis, increased stability and balance, improved safety and efficiency when walking, and reduction in weight through the contralateral limb, and decrease in fatigue.

Upper Extremity Prosthesis

Upper extremity prostheses are prescribed to manage amputations of the wrist, hand, elbow, and shoulder. An upper extremity prosthesis is comprised of a carbon laminated socket that supports the residual limb and provides a surface for weight-bearing and alignment control; flexible inner socket for increased comfort; lightweight endoskeletal componentry; a mechanical friction or myoelectric controlled wrist, hand elbow and shoulder; harnessing for manual componentry control, socks, gel or pelite liners for interface between the limb and socket; suction, pin, systems. Benefits of using a properly fitting above upper extremity prosthesis include: reducing adverse pressures on the end of the residual limb, increased stability, ability to accomplish bimanual tasks, improvements in performing independent activities of daily living.

Visit Ottobobock's youtube channel below for more detailed descriptions of upper extremity prosthetics and additional resources.

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Man with prosthetic leg running in the mountains at sunrise