Mary Free Bed Prosthetics
Prosthetics deals specifically with the replacement of an extremity through the fabrication of a custom prosthesis. The prosthesis is designed to provide both functional and cosmetic benefits.
Services at Mary Free Bed
Evaluation
Fabrication
Fitting and instruction
Adjustments
Repair
Hospital services – post-operative response
Prosthetic services at nursing homes
Above elbow
Below elbow
Above knee
Below knee
Symes
Hip disarticulation
Hemipelvectomy
Myoelectric
Services
To be seen, a patient must first have his or her condition evaluated by a physician who writes a prescription for a prosthesis. We accommodate walk-in patients during normal office hours.
Evaluation
The prosthetist will complete an evaluation, which includes taking a relevant history, measurements, and an impression.
Fabrication
In our extensive lab, Mary Free Bed technicians prepare the patient’s prosthesis through custom fabrication.
Fitting and Instruction
Our staff evaluates function, fit, and comfort when fitting a patient’s prosthesis. We provide basic instructions on how to use and care for the prosthesis. If necessary, a therapist may give additional help and training.
Adjustments
Each prosthesis may require adjustments to get the prosthesis to fit just right. This process requires team work between the patient and prosthetist. Adjustments or replacements may be needed as the patient grows, ages, or experiences changes in physical condition or lifestyle.
Off-Site Services
Prosthetic services are not limited to just the Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital campus.
Mary Free Bed Prosthetics provides immediate
post-operative response to area hospitals as well as services to area nursing homes.
Treatment and Therapy Facilities
Mary Free Bed Orthotics & Prosthetics is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has four satellite locations in Big Rapids, Hastings, Holland, and Muskegon. We may recommend other specialists and programs available at Mary Free Bed. Mary Free Bed offers physiatry, therapy, specialty clinics, a Motion Analysis Center (also known as the Gait Lab), and the Rehab Technology Center, among many other rehabilitation services.
Contact Mary Free Bed Prosthetics
For more information or to make a referral, please email Mary Free Bed Prosthetics or call:
Grand Rapids
616.242.0342 - or -800.211.4813 |
Fax prescriptions to 616.356.1868
Big Rapids
800.447.0325 |
Fax prescriptions to 616.454.2624
Holland
616.392.6240 or 800.474.0325 |
Fax prescriptions to 616.392.7071
Hastings
616.242-0315 - or - 800.474.0324 |
Fax prescriptions to 616.454.2624
Muskegon
231.798.0047 - or - 800.474.0325 |
Fax prescriptions to 231.798.4526