Who: This clinic is for any person who has had amputation surgery of an upper or lower extremity, or is considering amputation surgery.

What: The clinic is staffed by an interdisciplinary team of practitioners who are experts in helping patients progress through their rehabilitation and regain maximum function and performance.

Clinical Team
Dr. Paul Tawney, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. Jan Gwyer, Physical Therapist, Professor in Physical Therapy
Ms. Nancy Payne, RN, MSN, Duke Limb Loss Clinical Nurse Specialist
Mr. David Sickles, Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist, Center for Orthotics and Prosthetics at Duke

Services: At this clinic you will receive consultation on any/all of the following:

• Education about the rehabilitation process following amputation surgery, including options for prosthetic candidates and those who do not wish to use a prosthetic device.
• Education regarding resources for amputees, including rehabilitation providers and support groups.
• Recommendations for post-operative care including residual limb care, exercise and mobility, to prosthetic fitting.
• Prescriptions for prosthetic devices, including prosthetic socket design, suspension systems and componentry, to ensure optimal performance.
• Fabrication of new and adjustments of existing prosthetic devices and patient education regarding new prosthetic technology.

Where: North Carolina Orthopedic Clinic - Duke Medicine at Patterson Place
3609 Southwest Durham Dr., Durham, NC 27707
http://www.ncorthoclinic.com

When: Wednesday mornings, bimonthly, beginning December 3, 2008
Call 919-471-9622 and ask for the Duke Amputee Clinic appointment.

Coverage: Co-payment or deductible may be required, determined by each insurance policy.