Amputee Clinic

We offer expert care for children and adults with amputations and prosthetic limbs.

Specialized Care for People With Amputations and Prosthetics

Having an amputation can present challenges. With the right care, you can live life to the fullest. Our Amputee Clinic team is here to help you gain strength, mobility and independence while caring for your emotional and mental health needs. This service is available at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. 

Our physiatrists (experts in nonsurgical orthopedic care) and prosthetists (specialists in prosthetic limbs) coordinate your care. We also connect you with experienced mental health providers who support you throughout your journey.

Services We Provide for Amputees

We care for people of all ages who have amputations related to illness, injury or congenital (present at birth) conditions. Our services include:

  • Gait (walking) analysis and training
  • Edema (swelling) management
  • Exercise and rehabilitation therapy
  • Pain management, which may include medications, injections and nonmedical therapies from our expert physiatrists
  • Prosthesis care, including fitting expertise to find the most comfortable option for you
  • Seamless referrals to other UMass Memorial providers, such as cou selors and orthopedic surgeons
  • Wound care and guidance on at-home skin care
     

Why Choose Us for Children’s Orthopedic Care?

Comprehensive Treatment

You have access to every service you need. We coordinate your care with other providers, such as endocrinologists for diabetes care or physical therapists for regaining strength and function. 

Personalized Care

Our specialists have years of experience caring for people with amputations and prosthetics. You receive compassionate, customized care from a team that understands how amputations can affect you and works with you to help you feel your best.

Ongoing Support

UMass Memorial Medical Center and the New England Amputee Association host the Amputee Networking Group. This group holds regular meetings where you can connect with others in the amputee community. Learn more about this free resource for you and your caregivers.

Get Started

Call us at 855-UMASS-MD (855-862-7763) to learn more about pediatric orthopedic care or schedule a consultation. 

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