Prosthetic Programs
Lower Limb Prosthetics
As a prosthetic provider, Mary Free Bed Prosthetics' services include prosthetic evaluations, fabrication, fitting and instruction, adjustments, and repairs. Our prosthetic staff consists of 8 American board-certified practitioners as well as 4 registered technicians who have a combined 75 years of experience in all amputation levels and needs. Our clinical staff provides lower limb care at the transfemoral, transtibial, Symes, and hip disarticulation levels.
Upper Limb Prosthetics
Mary Free Bed Prosthetics specializes in upper extremity prosthetics care at the: partial hand, transradial, transhumeral, and shoulder disarticulation levels. A prosthetic clinician is responsible for recommending a prosthetic device through a full assessment of the amputee’s activities, range of motion, and muscle strength. Depending on the results, either a cable-activated, myoelectric, or cosmetic prosthesis will be prescribed.
Pediatric Prosthetics
Prosthetic clinicians at Mary Free Bed provide care for pediatric prosthetic patients through the Center for Limb Differences. The center provides care to infants, children, and teens with hand, foot, and limb differences.
Prosthetic Clinics
Mary Free Bed Prosthetics specializes in providing care to adult patients through an adult amputee clinic. Pediatric patients may receive care through the Center for Limb Differences clinic.
Contact Prosthetics
Email: OandP@MaryFreeBed.com
Phone: 616.242.0342 or 800.211.4813
Fax prescriptions: 616.356.1868
Prosthetic Patient Stories
Melanie was riding her motorcycle when she was struck by a drunk driver. Her leg was severed in the crash and had to be amputated. Now Melanie is training for the Paralympics! Read Melanie's story...
Dave was fighting a fire when his hand was crushed. Now he builds airplanes with a prosthetic! Read Dave's story...
Katie didn't know how much her life was about to change when she crossed the street and was hit by a car. Her left leg was amputated below the knee and now she's an Olympic hopeful. Read Katie's story...
Maria was just 5-years-old when she lost her hand in an accident with a cheese grinder. Read Maria's story...
Scott is the first double-leg amputee athlete to finish the Ironman. Read Scott's story...