Brace and Prosthetic Clinic
Maximize Your Independence
To make an appointment in our Braintree Location call 781-348-2597
Comprehensive Care
Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital's team is a group of dedicated professionals with expertise in treating patients with bracing or prosthetic needs. Through a coordinated effort and close communication with our patients and their caregivers, we help maximize abilities and independence, while simplifying patient care.
Depending upon your needs, in addition to a Board Certified Physiatrist, your treatment team may also include:
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Certified Prosthetist
- Certified Orthotist
Potential outcomes from your visit to the clinic may include a follow-up in one or more of these services:
- Tone Management Clinic
- Seating and Positioning Clinic
- Customized Bracing or Splinting
- Therapy Services
- Customized Prosthetic Limbs
Brace Services Care
Your ability to function after a stroke, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic or spinal cord injury, or a
neurological impairment such as MS may improve dramatically with the help of a specialized brace.
Our Multidisciplinary Team begins with a personalized assessment. They design your brace and take the time necessary to fabricate a comfortable, well-fitting device.
If you experienced an event several months or years ago, you may have "outgrown" your device,
and you may benefit from a newer style brace, designed to address your current needs.
Prosthetic Services
We offer a full spectrum of personalized services for people recovering from amputation surgery. Our clinicians design, craft and fit sturdy, light, functional and comfortable limbs. They provide volume control strategies, lifelong support, education and maintenance of your artificial limb. Our staff is here to help you throughout your recovery.
Our Multidisciplinary Team approach allows us to fabricate a perfectly fitted artificial limb, so that you can begin to return to your normal activities. We start with a detailed assessment, paying careful attention to your medical history such as diabetes, skin concerns, and sensory issues that you may have.
The team will communicate with your vascular surgeon and primary care physician throughout the entire process.
Meet our Braintree Physician
David Blaustein, MD
Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Dr. David Blaustein, MD, a board-certified physiatrist, will oversee the Brace and Prosthetic
Clinic at The Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital Outpatient Clinic.
Dr. Blaustein received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the SUNY at Buffalo School of
Medicine in 1989. He completed his post doctoral training at Hahnemann University Hospital and
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Blaustein has been in private practice for 12 years. He specializes in all disorders of musculoskeletal medicine, including amputee medicine, stroke recovery, gait disorders, spasticity management, sports related injuries, foot and ankle disorders, as well as, cervical and lumbar spine disorders.
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