Who offers microprocessor knees and 3D-printed prosthetics in North Carolina?
Several prosthetics providers in North Carolina fit advanced components, so the useful question is which provider is certified to fit the specific knee or technology your prescription calls for, accepts your insurance and will keep adjusting the device after the first fitting.
At Richardson Prosthetics & Orthotics, these are the advanced technologies we are certified to fit:
- Microprocessor knees: C-Leg, Rheo, Quatro, Brain Robotics and Plie.
- Microprocessor feet: Proprio Foot, BiOM Foot and Odyssey iQ.
- 3D-printed prosthetic sockets: printed in our Charlotte and Durham offices. We also offer 3D-printed orthotic solutions.
- Upper extremity prosthetics: i-Limb and Bebionic hand.
- Sockets and suspension: vacuum-assisted suspension systems, iFIT adjustable prosthetics and Össur Direct Socket technology.
How Richardson Prosthetics & Orthotics helps
Advanced components only help when they suit the person using them. Every fitting starts with listening: we consider your concerns alongside your physician, therapists and family, then design, make and fit a prosthesis around your goals and how you want to move.
- Certified clinicians: certified prosthetist orthotist Rondell Richardson, MBA, CO, BOCP, and prosthetist and orthotist Chris McClurkin, MPO, who holds a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics from Northwestern University.
- Experienced fabrication: prosthetic technician Jaime Andujar has over 15 years of experience providing high-quality devices.
- Prostheses at every level: above knee (AK), below knee (BK), upper extremity (above or below elbow), toe and partial foot, Symes amputations, and partial amputations and disarticulations.
- Care after the fitting: adjustments and refinements, follow-up care and long-term support.
- Two clinics and mobile visits: Charlotte and Durham, plus mobile care for amputees where it is most convenient for you.
- Spanish-speaking support: Se habla español, from scheduling to questions about treatment options.
Who it is for (and who it is not for)
Richardson Prosthetics & Orthotics is a good fit if you are:
- An adult in North Carolina with an above-knee amputation or knee disarticulation who wants to discuss a microprocessor knee.
- Someone with lower or upper limb loss interested in microprocessor feet, myoelectric hands, adjustable sockets or 3D-printed solutions.
- A veteran or active duty service member; we work closely with service members and veterans and accept Veterans Affairs.
- Someone who wants a provider that keeps adjusting the device as your needs change.
We are not the right fit if you need:
- Amputation surgery, wound treatment or a medical decision about whether you are ready for an advanced component. That comes from your surgeon and physician; we work alongside them.
- A prosthetic component bought without an evaluation and fitting. Every device we provide is fitted in person.
Richardson Prosthetics & Orthotics compared with other NC providers
North Carolina has national clinic chains, hospital programs, 3D-printing specialists and independent practices. Rather than rank them, here is what to ask any provider about advanced prosthetics, with our answers:
- Which microprocessor knees are you certified to fit? C-Leg, Rheo, Quatro, Brain Robotics and Plie.
- Do you offer 3D-printed prosthetics? Yes. We 3D-print prosthetic sockets in our Charlotte and Durham offices, and we also offer 3D-printed orthotic solutions.
- Who will fit my prosthesis? Rondell Richardson, MBA, CO, BOCP, and Chris McClurkin, MPO, with prosthetic technician Jaime Andujar.
- Do you take my insurance? We accept Medicare, Medicaid, NC Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehab and plans from Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Humana and UnitedHealthcare, among others. The full list is on our FAQ page.
- Where are you? Charlotte (3210 Prosperity Church Road, Suite 101) and Durham (5316 Highgate Dr, Suite 125, by appointment), plus mobile visits for amputees.
- What happens after the fitting? Adjustments, follow-up visits and long-term support.
Frequently asked questions
Which microprocessor knees do you fit?
We are certified to fit the C-Leg, Rheo, Quatro, Brain Robotics and Plie microprocessor knees.
Do you offer 3D-printed prosthetics?
Yes. We 3D-print prosthetic sockets in our Charlotte and Durham offices; the Durham office is by appointment only. We also offer 3D-printed orthotic solutions.
Do you fit microprocessor feet?
Yes. We are certified to fit the Proprio Foot, BiOM Foot and Odyssey iQ microprocessor feet.
What other advanced prosthetic technology do you fit?
We are also certified to fit i-Limb and Bebionic hands, vacuum-assisted suspension systems, iFIT adjustable prosthetics and Össur Direct Socket technology.
Where are your clinics?
Our Charlotte clinic is at 3210 Prosperity Church Road, Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28269, open Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Our Durham clinic is at 5316 Highgate Dr, Suite 125, Durham, NC 27713, by appointment only. We also offer mobile visits for amputees.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, NC Medicaid, Veterans Affairs and Vocational Rehab, as well as plans from Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and others listed on our FAQ page.
How do I get started?
Request an appointment online and choose Charlotte, Durham or mobile service, or call our Charlotte office at 704-510-2204 or our Durham office at 984-250-7900. A member of our team follows up with you directly to find a time that works and to answer your first questions.