Werner De Beer
Braces in Port Shepstone

Medical Orthotic and Prosthetic practice on the KZN south coast.

Werner de Beer is a Medical Orthotic and Prosthetic practice conveniently situated with branches in Margate and Port Shepstone. We take special interest in all your prosthetic, orthotic and rehabilitation requirements. As a member of the South African Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, we are constantly attending seminars and congresses to give you the latest up to date information and technology. All our Orthotists and Prosthetists are well experienced locally as well as internationally. The fabrication and fitment of these types of devices can include anything from the custom fitting of braces and supports as well as rehabilitation and patient aids. This includes the measuring, fabrication, fitting and rehabilitation of an individual with a disability due to the loss of a limb or body part. All prosthetic devices are custom made and adjusted to the patient’s needs and requirements. These devices are used to increase the patient quality of daily living. Immobilization of fractures before and after surgery. Used for a wide selection of injuries as well as injury prevention. Taking care of the diabetic foot is the best prevention of diabetic related foot problems. Orthotics or Innersoles are a very comfortable and non invasive method of treating most of the foot ailments. Orthotics is a great way to support the foot’s biomechanical structures. These kind of orthosis offers support and/or prevents movement of the wrist and hand. Largely used to treat ligament or skeletal injuries. These splints are also custom fabricated if needed. Post operative and corrective braces are custom build to cater for every individuals need in immobilization or correction of the spine. Cervical braces for stabilization of the neck are also included in this category. Used in the treatment and prevention of various vascular complications, that results from insufficient blood circulation. Compression stockings are also used in the treatment of edema (swelling) due to various complications and are available for the upper extremities and can even be custom fabricated for the more severe conditions.