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Prosthetic Laboratories of Rochester, Inc. is a major
professional provider of prosthetic and orthotic devices
for the medical profession and their patients, primarily
on a prescription basis. We are very proud of the
fact
that our Rochester location employs more than ten percent of the Registered Technicians in the state of Minnesota. Prosthetic Laboratories of Rochester, Inc. is contracted with most major insurance agencies and is a Medicare provider.
PROSTHESIS: In
the Greek language this means "putting to"
such as an artificial substitute for a missing body
part like an arm or leg used for functional or cosmetic
reasons, or both. A Prosthetist is a health professional
skilled in prosthetics and practicing its application
in individual cases.
ORTHOSIS: In the
Greek language this means "making straight"
such as an appliance or apparatus used to support, align,
prevent, or correct deformities or to improve the function
of movable parts of the body. An Orthotist is a health
professional skilled in orthotics, knowledgeable about
all aspects of orthotics.
PEDORTHIST: Is
an allied health professional knowledgeable about all
aspects of prescription footwear and related devices.
A Pedorthist is able to customize or fabricate shoes
for everyone from diabetic foot wear to running shoes
for athletes.
MASTECTOMY FITTERS:
We have a certified fitter for postoperative and preoperative
mastectomy patients at all of our Silhouette Shoppes.
Our fitters have been professionally trained to provide the proper fit for breast forms or any feminine
fit required for comfort.
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