Prosthetics

At Nemours, patients who wear or need artificial limbs receive specialized care. For example, the Prosthetic Service at the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children is one of the largest of its kind on the East Coast, and Prosthetics at the Nemours Children’s Clinic sees many patients.

Patients wearing or requiring upper and lower extremity prostheses are seen by a multidisciplinary treatment team, including an orthopedic surgeon, occupational therapist, physical therapist and prosthetist.

Nemours prosthetists and surgeons are usually trained in multiple specialties—pediatrics and prosthetics, for example. Nemours physicians and surgeons use an integrated medical record that unifies patient care across specialties and locations, prompting physicians to consider best practices gained from Nemours experience and academic literature. We provide excellent care that places the patient and family at the center, and our commitment to communication is central to the process. We strive to create a uniquely satisfying experience bringing peace of mind to patients and families.

Nemours locations offer a range of prosthetic services. Please refer to the sites listed to the left for specific services available at each location.