Compassionate Prosthetic Care
Prosthetics is the replacement of a limb due to amputation. Over 185,000 people each year are faced with the reality of having amputation surgery. This can be difficult both physically and emotionally for the individual and their family. MeritCare HealthCare Accessories clinicians recognize the importance of the science and the compassion needed to fit today's amputees. Our goal is to get the individual back to as many activities as possible following their surgery. HealthCare Accessories will collaborate with your physician, physical and occupational therapist. This team approach is designed to provide the patient the best possible out come.
Our staff is trained in the most state of the art prosthetic devices. In 2000 HealthCare Accessories was the first to bring the revolutionary C-Leg (computerized knee) to North Dakota. This knee has changed the lives of over 14,000 people world wide by giving them greater function and independence. The C-Leg is viewed as so advanced and worthy that the majority of above-knee amputee Iraq war veterans are fit with it. MeritCare HealthCare Accessories takes pride in having over 7 years experience in microprocessor controlled prosthetic knee fittings. To learn more about the C-Leg and other prosthetic technology that HealthCare Accessories can provide please click on the following links.
MeritCare HealthCare Accessories our initial consultations are always free. At that time you can discuss your goals and expectations with our certified staff. We are here to listen and formulate the best plan of care for you the individual.
Have a question about prosthetics? Email us at:
prosthetics@meritcare.com.
