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Our Orthotics Specialty
Orthotics is the medically related field
concerned with the custom fitting, design, and
fabrication of braces or supports for those
individuals who have suffered musculoskeletal
conditions caused by injury, illness, or
congenital anomalies. An orthosis is a device
used to correct, support or replace
musculoskeletal functions lost through physical
impairment. Orthoses are commonly known as
braces.
At Alabama Artificial Limb & Orthopedic Service,
Inc. (AAL&OS) we help patients by designing,
fabricating and fitting each person with an
orthosis that matches their specific needs. In
providing the orthosis, we formulate its design,
including the selection of materials and
componentry; make all necessary casts,
measurements, model modifications, and layouts;
perform fittings, including static and dynamic
alignments; evaluate the orthosis on the
patient; instruct the patient in its use; and
consult with the patient's physician.
Our Commitment to Innovation
AAL&OS specializes in orthotics for the lower
limbs and feet, the upper limbs and hands, and
the entire spine. We utilize new technology such
as NASA-inspired lightweight composite materials
and unique custom-molded plastics, thus we are
able to offer orthotics which are light,
comfortable and supply the greatest degree of
mobility and function.
Our staff works with the latest tools to provide
a wide range of options for fitting patients
with the most suitable orthotic devices.
Specialized thermoplastics have improved
orthotics immensely, because they are lighter
and more effective than their traditional metal
counterparts. Plastic designs have eliminated
maintenance problems that the metal braces
commonly had and because they are not as bulky,
clothes fit over the devices better. In addition
to this, patients can also interchange their
footwear.
AAL&OS also has the capability to utilize our
TracerCAD system for our orthotics patients
requiring body jackets, and lower extremity
orthoses, when appropriate. The TracerCAD system
is the newest and most sophisticated digital
technology available in the field today.
Our Professional Staff of Orthotists
The art and science of orthotics is constantly
advancing, and the AAL&OS professional staff can
be relied upon to be on the forefront with new
designs, materials and methods. Staff members
are involved in an ongoing program of training
and education to keep abreast of new
developments and treatment techniques.
Our director of orthotics, Glenn Latimer, C.O.,
has practiced orthotics for more than 30 years,
and maintains an outstanding rapport with area
physicians and the medical community. His
personal commitment to providing continuing
education to our professional staff, and his
combined years of experience in orthotics insure
our patients of the highest standards in
orthotic care.
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