A significant part of what we do here at FirstCare Orthopaedics involves fitting customers with the right prostheses and determining how best to support their quality of life and capability after partial loss of an upper limb. The transradial prosthesis is a major tool in this process. Various types of transradial prostheses help amputees to […]

Are all orthotics, prosthetics and orthopaedics firms alike? Not really. At FirstCare Orthopaedics, we have built a business plan, a professional network and a delivery model that all benefit our clients to a great extent. If you’re unsure of what this means, check out some of these prime scenarios where we come in and offer […]

Nearly 31 million people in the United States have diabetes. Readjusting to life after a diabetes diagnosis can be difficult. Most people who have diabetes will also have circulation issues mainly in their feet. These issues can cause pain and discomfort, which is why finding ways to manage these circulation issues is important. One of […]

Did you realize there are over 185,000 amputations performed in the United States each year? While these amputations happen for a variety of different reasons, the tough road to recovery following this procedure is generally the same. For most people, the decision on whether to get a prosthesis to replace their missing limb is a […]

Getting a new prosthesis can be life-changing. It can improve your quality of life and allow you to do all the things you want to do. It can also be a little nerve-wracking because you don’t know what to expect and have to learn how to use it and adjust to it. Here are some […]