The prosthetics division of De La Torre Orthotics and Prosthetics is well known for the attention to detail and exceptional care we offer every prosthetics patient. This department has been the first in the Tri-State area (Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia) to introduce many new developments in the technologically advancing prosthetics field.
We were the first prosthetics practice in southwestern Pennsylvania to be certified in C-Leg (computer-leg) technology and treated the first patient in this geographic area to successfully use it.
The division of Anaplastology, the manufacture of lifelike, cosmetic prosthetic items, continues to grow. Watch this site for exciting developments in our providing this service.
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Restores Functionality:
- Improves the gripping function of the affected side
- Improves the ability to control elements in everyday life
- Allows for passive actions such as holding light objects
- Allows for active actions such as producing an opposing force when lifting heavier objects involving the use of both hands
- Structurally permitting, wires can be inserted into fingers to allow slight positioning and movement of fingers
- Protects sensitvie or painful residuum from impact
Aesthetic features include:
- Low profile
- Available in custom shapes and colours
- Acrylic nails [acetone-free nail polish remover must be used]
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Restores Functionality:
- Retains normal ankle motion while walking
- Increases stability due to larger contact surface
- Improves propulsion and stability during toe off
- Supports and aligns the foot
- Allows for comfortable and safe walking
- Prevents the aggressive flexion of the shoe
- Protects sensitive or painful residuum from impact
Aesthetic features include:
- Low profile
- Available in custom shapes and colours
- Silicone nails [acetone-free nail polish can be applied]
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Purpose of the Device
- The BioMiniBelt is trim and low-profile at 5.5
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides a low-maintenance, functional multi-axial ankle/foot system for the moderately active to extremely active transtibial or transfemoral amputee
Indications
- Transtibial or transfemoral amputee requiring an energy-storing multi-axial ankle
Common Additions
- Foot and ankle are customized to patient’s height and weight and activity level
Special Considerations
- Not recommended for initial or temporary prosthesis
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides a fully functional multi-axial foot/ankle system for the active transfemoral or transtibial amputee
Indications
- Moderate to active transfemoral or transtibial amputee
Common Additions
- Cosmetic ankle cover
Special Considerations
- Not recommended for patients who require more stability
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Purpose of the Device
- For use on uneven ground
Indications
- Moderate to active patient requiring inversion/eversion, as well as torque absorption
Common Additions
- Range of variable-density elastomers to control degree of inversion/eversion are available
Special Considerations
- Complicated design requires more maintenance
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Indications
- Partial-foot, transmetatarsal amputee
Common Additions
- Prosthesis is matched to patient’s sound side for size and skin color
Special Considerations
- Not recommended for Symes or Chopart amputees
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Purpose of the Device
- Replacement hand, prosthetic device with five individually powered digits
Indications
- Existing users of basic myoelectric prosthetic hands
- New amputee patients
Common Additions
- Cosmesis
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides weight-activated rotary hydraulic stance-phase stability plus cadence-responsive rotary hydraulic swing-phase control
Indications
- Transfemoral patient with moderate to higher activity levels
Common Additions
- Wide range of applications for both active amputees and those who require a high degree of stability
Special Considerations
- The 135-degree flexion angle is a definite advantage when bicycling, entering a car, kneeling or sitting
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Purpose of the Device
- For transfemoral amputees with moderate functional levels and body weight up to 220lbs
Indications
- The polycentric design offers increased stability during stance phase
- The knee joint is stable under weight bearing up to 15 degrees of knee flexion
- The 3R60 knee joint may be adjusted to suit the activity level and the weight of the amputee
- The unit has a cushion and stance flexion bumper that add comfort during stance phase
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Purpose of the Device
- Allows patient to begin immediate post-operative rehabilitation and early ambulation by offering added protection
- Permits diligent wound care and controlled weight bearing
- Helps build patient tolerance for permanent socket
Indications
- Transtibial amputees
Common Additions
- Variable circumference supra-patellar socket (VCSPS)
- Adjustable post-operative protective prosthetic socket (APOPPS)
Special Considerations
- Severe diabetics may not be viable candidates for post-op system
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Purpose of the Device
- Protects residual limb
- Helps maintain correct extension alignment
- Provides easy access to bandages and dressing for attentive wound care
- Ventilated system helps enhance post operative healing
Indications
- Transtibial amputees [BK]
Common Additions
- Usually worn with a shrinker or ace wrap.
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Purpose of the Device
- To provide wide and automated range of ankle flexion with proven Flex-Foot dynamics to trans tibial amputees
Indications
- Trans tibial amputees
- Low to medium impact
- US K3 ambulator (all daily activities)
- EU M2 – M4 (exclude high impact)
- Patient weight range: 100 – 250 lb (45 – 116 kg)
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Purpose of the Device
- There are many choices for feet for prosthesis.
- There are many choices for feet for prosthesis.
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides transfemoral amputee with a lightweight, functional initial prosthesis that accommodates volume changes in the residual limb
- Includes adjustable quad. socket, hip joint, waist belt, single-axis constant-friction knee with stance control, extension assist, and pylon and Sach foot
Indications
- Transfemoral amputee
Common Additions
- Distal-end pads
- Manual-lock knee
- Single-axis foot
Special Considerations
- May require a socket change due to changes in volume of residual limb
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Purpose of the Device
- To check fit and function of transfemoral suction socket
- Includes alpha liner and PDI shuttle lock and distal pad
Indications
- Transfemoral amputees
Common Additions
- Knee unit
- Shin sections
- Ankle foot system
Special Considerations
- May not be suitable for patients with poor hygiene or limited hand motor functions or visual impairment
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Purpose of the Device
- The prosthesis offers improved ambulation and restores appearance, or body image
Indications
- For patients where prosthetic adjustability is desired
Common Additions
- Suspension of the prosthesis varies from suction to hip joint with waist belt
Special Considerations
- Environmental conditions such as working in the outdoors and exposure to rain, sand, etc., may contraindicate its use
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Purpose of the Device
- This is a self-suspending design
- Flexible inner front socket is to provide comfort to the wearer, as well as suction for suspension
- The rigid outer frame gives strength to the socket
Indications
- Patients with a longer limb length with good musculature of the affected limb
Common Additions
- A total elastic suspension belt added for auxiliary suspension
Special Considerations
- Good skin integrity, good personal hygiene required
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Purpose of the Device
- To provide excellent skin protection and a positive means of suspending the prosthetic on the limb
Indications
- For patient with chronic limb edema the pelite liner can be removed to accommodate swelling
Common Additions
- Cosmetic cover. Silicon gel liners are available in 3, 6, and 9 mm thickness
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Purpose of the Device
- The vertical load pylon and multi-axial dynamic-response foot provide a comfortable and highly functional prosthesis for the moderate to active transtibial amputee
Indications
- Active to extremely active transtibial amputee
Common Additions
- Cosmetic and protective covers
Special Considerations
- Not recommended for geriatric or inactive patients due to functional capacity and weight of prosthetic
- Not recommended for patients with poor hand dexterity or poor hygiene
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Purpose of the Device
- The co-polymer socket and soft insert, alignable pylon system, and lightweight energy-storing foot provide a lightweight,self-suspending functional prosthesis for the transtibial amputee
Indications
- Amputee with a short residual limb who requires greater medial and lateral stability at the knee
Common Additions
- Cosmetic cover
- Lightweight suspension sleeve
Special Considerations
- Not recommended for extremely active amputees
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Purpose of the Device
- Provides a cosmetic restoration/hand that allow for controlled palmar prehension
Indications
- No harnessing on the prosthesis which enhances the patient’s body image
Special Considerations
- Electric wrist rotators to increase pronation and supination
