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Please ask us any questions you may have.

What if I cannot afford a high-tech prosthesis?

Prosthesis should be ascribe to the patient’s lifestyle needs. Sophisticated componentry will add to this quality.
However there are thousands of amputees who lead very active and productive lives with affordable prosthesis.
Costs should not hinder an amputee from rehabilitation and should consult Orthocare with regards to this matters

Why are prosthetics so expensive?

The cost of prosthesis is mainly governed by the cost of the componentry; namely the foot, the knee unit and method of keeping the prosthesis to the body. Componentry can range from very sophisticated to elementary.

Does my medical aid cover these cost?

Experience has shown that most people are not familiar with what their medical aid actually covers.
Most medical aids will contribute to the cost of a prosthesis provided that it is correctly motivated for.
One should consult with one’s medical aid, Orthocare can assist you in these matters.

What additional cost can one expect?

A prosthesis will continually have to be maintained.
Consult with the Prosthetist as you should be made aware of future costs involved.

How long will it take to walk after amputation?

Matters influencing the period rehabilitation mainly concerns the condition of the stump and patient fitness.
Rehabilitation period is critical and the sooner an amputee can ambulate the better.
It is advisable to plan rehabilitation before amputation.
A consultation with a Prosthetist prior to amputation will be most helpful as he/she will explain the road ahead.

Do you offer house visits?

Only in cases where the patients are bed ridden or if special arrangements has been made.

How long will my orthosis or prosthesis take to complete?

An orthosis (depending on thr orthosis) 2-4 working days. A prosthesis is patient dependant