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03/12/2023

Amputation refers to the removal of a body part due to injury, disease, or congenital conditions. The most common causes of amputations in the US are vascular disease, cancer, and trauma. In recent years, the number of amputations due to diabetes has increased significantly.

According to the Amputee Coalition, there are over 2 million people living with limb loss in the US. The most common sites for amputation are the lower limb, followed by the upper limb, and transtibial amputation being the most common.

Prosthetic devices and rehabilitation services are available to help amputees regain mobility and independence. However, access to these resources can be limited by factors such as cost and availability. It is important to learn as much as you can about what you’ll be facing and your options after surgery.

In this article, we’re discussing amputations, phantom limb pain, and mirror therapy.

In this article, we’re discussing amputations, phantom limb pain, and mirror therapy.

10/11/2021

To a parent, your child is perfect. Nothing can change that. You want everything in their life to be as easy to navigate as possible. We all want our children to have better, easier lives than we had. However, there are some things that are out of our control. One of those is whether or not a child will experience limb loss or limb difference at some point in their life.

If you are the parent of a child who undergoes an amputation or was born with limb difference, we know you have a lot of questions. We will not necessarily be able to answer all of them, but here are a few of the ones we hear most frequently.

If you are the parent of a child who undergoes an amputation or was born with limb difference, we know you have a lot of questions. Here are a few of the ones we hear most frequently.

06/29/2021

Asheville is one of the best places in which to live or visit in North Carolina. There is so much to do here it is almost impossible to get experience it all in the season. From hiking and mountain biking to whitewater rafting and fishing, the city is within just a short drive of almost any outdoor activity imaginable. While it gets pretty warm here, we do not experience the same extreme heat as places like Greenville and Charlotte. We also get a break from the sweltering, oppressive humidity associated with the South. When the mercury does climb to uncomfortable levels in the valleys, people in the area know they can go to some of the higher elevation areas or take a dip in one of the cold-water swimming holes. Our area has the highest concentrations of waterfalls, natural swimming areas east of the Mississippi River.

If you have an artificial limb, you have unique challenges to getting around; however, you can definitely still make the most of summer in our beautiful area. In this article, we want to help you have a great summer here in Asheville.

What You Need to Know About Your Prosthesis During Summer...

Orthopedic Appliance Company is proudly based in Asheville, NC, serving Hickory, Morganton, and Asheville with the highest quality artificial limbs, orthopedic bracing and rehabilitation equipment.

05/08/2021

Orthopedic leg braces are metal devices that help stabilize parts of your legs that are experiencing pain or discomfort. Their purpose is to help a patient find relief and heal from a variety of musculoskeletal issues.

Typically, braces will reduce or prevent motion in joints or limbs for a period of time, so the body can heal. They can be used for a variety of reasons, including:

Orthopedic Appliance Company is proudly based in Asheville, NC, serving Hickory, Morganton, and Asheville with the highest quality artificial limbs, orthopedic bracing and rehabilitation equipment.

03/30/2021

You never realize how much work your ankles do for your body until you injure one. Suddenly, even the most routine tasks are difficult, from walking and climbing stairs to completing a day at work. If we are “lucky,” then the injury is minor and results in temporary discomfort, a bit of hobbling as we go through our days, and some ice packs and ibuprofen. But fractures and dislocations can be quite severe, quite painful, and quite limiting. When is it time to ask your doctor about an ankle brace?

When To Ask Your Doctor About an Ankle Brace. Orthopedic Appliance Company is proudly based in Asheville, NC, serving Hickory, Morganton, and Asheville with the highest quality artificial limbs, orthopedic bracing and rehabilitation equipment.

03/18/2021

No matter what the cause, limb loss is a significant event in someone’s life. It may well be the most difficult or traumatic experience they face. And then, they are faced with the long, often trying process of adjusting to a new normal. It can also be trying, in very different ways, for those around them. How can you support someone who has lost a limb?

03/02/2021

Those who have had amputations may be experiencing even more difficulties than usual. Here are some of the ways the pandemic might be affecting your friends and loved ones who have limb loss.

A blog with tips and information for Orthopedic Appliance Company patients and potential patients. We are proudly based in Asheville, NC, serving Hickory, Morganton, and Asheville with the highest quality artificial limbs, orthopedic bracing and rehabilitation equipment.

12/22/2020

If you have recently undergone amputation or have limb loss, the thought of setting New Year’s goals and resolutions may be daunting.

However, going through those steps can help improve your outlook and attitude, accomplish things you thought were not possible, and lead to making the next year better than ever. In this article, we want to help those with limb loss with good and helpful New Year’s resolutions.

If you have recently undergone amputation or have limb loss, the thought of setting New Year’s goals and resolutions may be daunting. However, going through those steps can help improve your outlook and attitude, accomplish things you thought were not possible, and lead to making the next year bet...

09/02/2020

Cerebral palsy bracing can help maintain and improve mobility while providing support and structure. Contact Orthopedic Appliance Company to learn more and to see how we can help your child reach their goals. Read more about what parents need to know regarding cerebral palsy:

What Parents Should Know About Cerebral Palsy from Orthopedic Appliance Company. We make with the highest quality artificial limbs, orthopedic bracing, and rehabilitation equipment.

08/27/2020

For children (and adults) with cerebral palsy, maintaining and improving mobility is a key challenge - and one of the best steps we can take to ensure a healthy, active, and happy life. Advances in bracing and orthotics now make it possible for many individuals with cerebral palsy to sit or stand, bear weight on their feet, and walk. Read More Here:

Cerebral Palsy Bracing Asheville NC from Orthopedic Appliance Company. We are proudly based in Asheville, NC providing the highest quality orthopedic bracing and rehabilitation equipment.

08/26/2020

In this time of social distancing, it is important to follow guidelines from local authorities; however, there is still plenty of ways to get outdoors without making contact with others. If you are currently using a knee brace or other lower extremity orthotic device, exercise and movement are vital for your recovery and mental health. Read more here:

Getting Out and About with My Brace from Orthopedic Appliance Company. We are proudly based in Asheville, NC, serving Hickory, Morganton, and Asheville with the highest quality orthopedic bracing.

08/17/2020

Knee pain is not something you should ignore! Injuries have ended many athlete’s careers, and for the rest of us, knee pain can impact our ability to exercise, enjoy recreational activities, and even complete day-to-day tasks. Living with pain that is often excruciating, ever-present, and, at the least, irritating, is a challenge. How do you know when this is not a “normal” and temporary ache? When should you see your doctor about knee pain?

When to See Your Doctor About Knee Pain from Orthopedic Appliance Company. We serve Hickory, Morganton, and Asheville with the highest quality artificial limbs, orthopedic bracing, and rehabilitation equipment.

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75 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC
28801

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Monday	7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 6pm
Thursday	7:30am - 6pm
Friday	7:30am - 6pm

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Orthopedic Appliance Company was established in 1960 for the purpose of providing custom made orthopedic bracing and artificial limbs to the people of Western North Carolina. Since 1960 our full service orthotic, prosthetic, and rehabilitation firm has cared for people with disabilities. Our company was founded by Ralph Aycock, CPO, and his wife LaDare, now deceased, who managed the office. Their sons, William Jr. (Bill) and Owen, are also both certified prosthetists and orthotists, now manage the family business. Orthopedic Appliance Company is proud to offer you the latest innovations in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Mobility equipment.