Orthopedic
ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGY DEPT
In orthopaedic workshop we have two section;
- Prosthetics
- Orthotics
PROSTHETICS SECTION
In this section we fabricate artificial limbs both upper limb and lower limb, these appliances are meant to replace a missing part of the body due to Trauma, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases, Road traffic accidents, Snake bites and many conditions that can lead to amputation
As illustrated below
.1.Above the knee prosthesis
2.Below the knee
3.Knee dis articulation
4.hand prosthesis
ORTHOTICS SECTION
This section further divided into two
- Leather
- Metal
In this section we fabricate appliances which are meant for supporting , Fixing, Compensate, align and correct deformities due to post polio paralysis, Neurological conditions like S.B,C.P,CTEV,Spinal conditions like Scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis and Lower back pain, Leg deformities like Genu valgum and Genu varum
Appliances Fabricated under this section are;
AFOs, KAFOs, SMO, H KAFO, Allium splint, Spinal Braces, Hybrid HKAFO, MERMAID SPLINT
LEATHER SECTION
We Fabricate surgical boots, special boots, normal boots, shoe inlays, shoe raise that are meant to relieve pain, Accommodation deformities that resulted from lack of earlier treatment I.e neglected clubfoot to provide comfort I.e diabetic clients, compensation in leg length discrepancy by shoe raise and correcting of feet conditions like flat foot, painful heal and others by use of shoe inlays as illustrated below ;
METAL SECTION
Here we fabricate walking braces know as calipers to help individuals with weak limbs to come back to their daily activities .these conditions may result from post polio paralysis and other congenital deformities
