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Amputee Services
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NRH Regional Rehab offers complete Amputee Clinic Services to assist individuals who have had amputations so they may be as functional and independent as possible at home, at work or school, and in the community. The services combine evaluation and education with goal-directed rehabilitation.
Patient care provided through the Amputee Clinic is managed by an interdisciplinary team consisting of board-certified physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, prosthetists, and other rehabilitation professionals as needed. The team specializes in working with individuals who have had amputations and assists patients in understanding and managing their unique physical, psychosocial, and daily living needs.
The program - the most comprehensive program of its kind in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area - is open to all adults and adolescents who have had amputations. All services are provided as part of a coordinated team approach, and each patient’s treatment plan is written according to the individual’s personal needs and goals.
Services offered include:
Comprehensive medical evaluation and treatment, including pre-amputation consultation for surgical patients
Medical assessment for prosthetic needs fabrication, fitting, and repair of prostheses onsite through preferred prosthetic companies and durable medical equipment companies
Fabrication, fitting, and repair of orthotics, orthopedic shoes, and braces as needed
Evaluation and recommendations for wheelchairs, assistive devices, and other equipment, as well as training in equipment use
Assessment, adjustments and recommendations for ambulation with and without a prosthesis
Recommendations for adaptations in daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and home management
Patient and family education assesment of pain management needs
Staff and Facilities
Staffed by a team of experienced therapists, patients also benefit from the wealth of expertise available at NRH, the Washington area’s only freestanding, comprehensive medical rehabilitation hospital.
Financial Arrangements
NRH Regional Rehab participates in Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Medicare and is approved by most major insurance carriers and health maintenance organizations. A case manager or office manager will discuss your insurance with you at the time of the referral.
Information and Referrals
To learn more about our services, to arrange a tour, or to make a referral, please call the site nearest to you.
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