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Birmingham Limb and Brace, Inc. is
committed to fitting our amputee patients with prosthetic
devices which best suit their lifestyles and goals.
Each individual has unique needs regarding function,
durability, comfort and appearance of a prosthesis.
Birmingham Limb and Brace ' professional staff fits
and fabricates a wide variety of both upper and lower
limb devices.
 As
one of the leaders in the field of prosthetics and orthotics,
Birmingham Limb and Brace participates in ongoing training
and education, so that we can offer the latest in research
and technology to our patients.
Birmingham Limb and Brace was one
of the first prosthetics and orthotics facilities in
the South East United States to use (CAD/CAM) computer
aided design/manufacture to produce precision fit prostheses.
The process can be done in as little as 3 hours. The
digitized measurements can be replicated over and over
to create an exact copy of the first artificial limb
produced for our patient. Each patient's file is stored
on computer and easily retrieved for future reference.
CAD/CAM technology translates to
higher levels of fit and function for our patients.
The digitizer in the CAD/CAM system takes thousands
of measurements which provide a three dimensional model
on the screen. Changes and modifications are made to
the model by the prosthetist so that the prosthetic
device is fine tuned before the custom fitted socket
is actually made.
 The
C-Leg by Otto Bock, a computer microchip controlled
hydraulic knee and shin system enables patients to walk
with varied cadence, descend stairs foot over foot,
and walk inclines or declines without stumbling. It
is a remarkable technology for appropriate candidates.
Our clinical staff is experienced
with fabricating and fitting a wide variety of prostheses,
ranging from the most basic to the most technologically
advanced. In recent years, myoelectric upper limbs have
become more durable, cosmetically enhanced and functional.
Because of the added benefits, our prosthetists are
now offering this technology to our patients. With the
myoelectric upper limbs, the patient has a complete
range of motion, and the ability to open and close the
hand without awkward cable driven units. While the myoelectric
upper limb devices are not for every amputee, a broader
spectrum of patients are now candidates for myoelectric
upper limbs. Few patients should be ruled out without
careful consideration.
We are now offering ultra-lightweight
materials that make lower limb prostheses lighter and
more durable than ever. Birmingham Limb and Brace uses
many types of composite materials and components to
suit the different needs and lifestyles of the patient.
Energy storing feet which mimic the capabilities of
the natural foot, and hydraulic and lightweight knee-shin
components are widely used to gain the most benefit
from the individual's device.
Prostheses:
- Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
(CAD/CAM)
- Otto Bock C-Leg Microprocessor
Knee
- Myoelectric and Upper Limb
- Flexible Sockets
- CAD/CAM Ischial Containment Sockets
- High Technology Titanium, Carbon
Graphite and Knee Systems
- Below The Knee, Symes and Chopart
- Energy Storing Feet
- Geri-lite Prostheses
- Springlite™
- All Suction Suspension Systems
- Flexfoot™
- High Level Amputation Management
- Sports and Waterproof
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Prosthetics
Services
Pediatric
Through Geriatric Care
