Prosthesis

What is a Prosthesis?

A prosthesis, also called a prosthetic implant, is an artificial limb that replaces a missing body part. They are meant to mimic the function of the original body part, to help the body move better.

UR Medicine's Approach

Our staff works with patients and their physicians to optimize function and mobility. On-site fabrication allows our practitioners to retain full control over the design, fabrication and fitting process, ensuring the most comfortable and appropriate fit. Our state-of-the-art facility provides seamless access to inpatient and outpatient services for patients and their families.

UR Medicine offers the following prosthesis services:

Prosthetics
Preprosthetic Consultations
Certified Peer Visitor available for new amputees
Immediate post-operative prosthesis
Temporary/preparatory prosthesis
Transtibial and transfemoral for all activity levels
Ischial containment, including Martin Bionic socket
CAD/CAM socket design
3D Printed sockets
Cosmetic restoration
Partial hand prosthesis including i-Digits
Myoelectric arms including Michael Angelo and iLimb
Microprocessor controlled knees, including C-leg, Genium, X4, Plie and Rheo knees

We specialize in providing prostheses for patients with:

Peripheral vascular disease
Congenital limb deficiencies
Pediatric conditions
Geriatric conditions
Specific needs for sports and special activities

Our Providers

Shawn Biehler, MS, CPO
Toni Brindisi
Michaela DeFoe, CO
Lydia Drass, CPO
Elise Fillios, CPO
Justin Fioritto
Alicia Gotcsik, CO, CPed
Christina McKay, CPO
Charles Robinson, CFo
Jacob Scheuch, ATC
Holly Sherwood, CPed
Yumiko Shepherd, CPO
Elizabeth Thomas, CFo

What Sets Us Apart?

UR Medicine Orthotics and Prosthetics is one of the region's oldest and most respected facilities of its kind. Our specialists perform hundreds of procedures and surgeries every year, so patient care is always in the hands of well-practiced experts. As part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, our physicians are exposed to more complex conditions and unusual complications than most physicians in the Rochester area.

The department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation were the earliest inpatient CARF (Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and Magnet-accredited rehabilitation units in upstate New York to be integrated directly with both a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our physicians work collaboratively to draw on a diverse set of skills and give patients comprehensive care.