SCOPe practitioners have worked with thousands of patients since opening our doors in 1982. Sometimes, patients need only short-term treatment from an O&P practitioner. Getting fitted for a customized wrist brace, for example, may require just one visit before the problem is addressed.

But, if you need long-term care from an O&P practitioner, we know that relationship will be an important part of the rest of your life. We've developed a system all our own, one that we believe leads to the highest level of care. We want to stand beside you as a partner in your lifelong care.

Most patients who come to SCOPe become friends and patients for life. We get to know you. We stay in touch. We continually assess how you're doing.

• Are you comfortable?
• Are you able to do the things you want to do?
• Would a newer technology give you greater independence?
• Would a different kind of treatment give you more flexibility in your day-to-day life?
• How could a new advance in science, or materials, or microchips, let you pursue a whole new range of activities?
• How can we help you to live the way you want to live?

These are the kinds of questions that guide your practitioner every day.

Making Dreams Happen One Patient At A Time

SCOPe's LifeLong Care Guarantee™ is our way of promising you personalized, one-on-one, ongoing treatment that meets and exceeds your expectations every time. We're your partner in recovery and rehabilitation, and long-term care, and we'll work with you to be sure your only limits are the size of your dreams.

The SCOPe LifeLong Care Process

Step 1: In-Depth Consultation and Needs Assessment

Your care at SCOPe begins with a conversation. As our patient, your goals and dreams and needs are our first and foremost concern. Everything else falls into place when we understand who you are, what you need, what you want, what you hope for, and how you want to live.

You'll also complete a New Patient Information Form on our first consultation, and we'll also ask you for whatever medical documentation and records you can provide if we haven't received these from a referring physician.

Step 2: Plan LifeLong Care

Based on what we've discussed and discovered in our consultation, your SCOPe practitioner will next use his or her training, education, and professional experience to recommend the best possible care plan for your needs and your goals. Each patient is different, and the plan for your care will be tailored to your personal requirements.

Step 3: Fabrication

In this step, depending on each patient's individual needs, we use technology and/or traditional cast-and-fabricate methods to create orthoses and prostheses that provide the greatest possible range of function and comfort.

Depending on why you are with us, we may obtain a history of your current situation. We might have you walk for us, to assess your gait. And we'll probably evaluate your muscle strength and range of motion, so we can design the best SCOPe device to maximize your functional outcome. (If you're with us for a lower extremity evaluation and treatment, you may want to bring along a pair of shorts to facilitate the examination and casting).

Step 4: Fit

Having your orthosis or prosthesis fitted can be a single visit, or might involve multiple appointments. Depending on your needs, the product being designed for you may be first fitted with a clear "check socket." This transparent device allows your practitioner to visualize your skin and fine-tune the fit. The more complex the procedure, the more likely you will need multiple clear check sockets.

Once the fitting process is complete, your device is ready for delivery. Your scope practitioner will instruct you in its proper use and function. You will be instructed on proper care and hygiene and possibly a wearing schedule. Finally, you'll be asked to schedule a follow-up appointment, to assess your progress.

Step 5: Adjust

Our commitment to successful orthotic and prosthetic outcomes goes beyond the initial fit and delivery. We want you to come back to see us for follow-up appointments, because we need to assess how well your device is working for you and to make adjustments if there are ways your functional outcome or comfort could improve.

We'll also strive during follow-ups to answer any new questions that may have emerged, and to be sure your understanding of your device is complete.

Our goal is your goal: Maximizing your functional potential, and making dreams happen.

Step 6: LifeLong Follow-Up Care

We work closely with patients to maximize independence, functional level, and quality of life by selecting, designing and building the highest quality orthotic and prosthetic devices available. Routine inspection and maintenance extend the life of the devices and ensure the highest possible level of comfort, which is why we developed the sixth and final step in SCOPe's LifeLong Care.

Depending on the type of device you use, you should expect to receive a reminder card from us every six to twelve months. We'll ask that you come in to your SCOPe office at that time and have a brief visit with your practitioner. During the visit, we'll discuss how you're doing with your device, identify opportunities to improve your comfort, and make sure everything is properly adjusted and maintained. We'll also look for things that might have changed over time. Routine inspection allows us to check for wear and tear, weight gain or loss, or subtle changes in your functional level.

All braces and artificial limbs also have a limited functional lifetime. No matter what device you're fitted with, you'll require a replacement periodically. By working closely with your SCOPe practitioner, you can ensure a comfortable and safe fit of your replacement orthosis or prosthesis.