Prosthetics and Orthotics
Practice in Cape Town
Chin and Partners Branches
TEL (021) 824 1634
Vincent Pallotti Hospital
Dick Williamson Medical Center
TEL (021) 531 7232
Life Orthopaedic Hospital
Ground Floor Life Orthopaedic Hospital Alexandra Rd l Pinelands
TEL (021) 506 5680
Pinelands Business Park
New Mill Rd, Pinelands
TEL (021) 531 0841
“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” ― Nelson Mandela
The loss of a limb has a profound impact on the independence, psychological and social impact on a person’s life. Our prosthetics rehabilitation program works to restore independence by combining individualised component selection with a comfortable, functional socket and comprehensive rehabilitation.
Our practice, based at Pinelands Business Park, works closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, biokineticists, psychologists and Orthopaedic surgeons to address the various needs relating to the loss of a limb. Under the direction of our dedicated certified prosthetists every effort is made to ensure function, comfort and an aesthetically pleasing prosthesis.
To find out more about our range of Prosthetics, click here to enquire about your no charge initial consultation to get you on the road to recovery and independence.
Since its founding we have become an integral part of the city, advancing our mission of providing access to compassionate care to our communities. Today patients find care that combines world-class medicine with compassion.
Types of amputations include:
- partial foot amputation – amputation of the lower limb below the ankle joint
- ankle disarticulation – amputation of the lower limb at the ankle joint
- transtibial amputation (also known as below knee amputation) – amputation of the lower limb between the knee joint and the ankle joint
- knee disarticulation – amputation of the lower limb at the knee joint.
- trans-femoral amputation (also known as above knee amputation)– amputation of the lower limb between the hip joint and the knee joint,
- hip disarticulation – amputation of the lower limb at the hip joint.
- trans-pelvic disarticulation – amputation of the whole lower limb together with all or part of the pelvis. This is also known as a hemipelvectomy or hindquarter amputation.
The Socket
The fit of the socket, the interface between the residual limb and the prosthesis, is the key to successful use of a prosthetic limb or prosthetics in general. Therefore, sockets are custom-made to fit the skeletal and musculature of the person’s residual limb, to provide more control and comfort ensuring an active lifestyle.
New materials like urethanes, mineral based liners and improved silicone, are much more flexible than the previously used hard plastics, allowing people of all ages to wear a comfortable, flexible and lightweight prosthesis.
Lower Limb Amputation Levels
Lower limb amputations can be divided into two broad categories – minor amputations and major amputations, Minor amputations generally refers to the amputation of digits eg toes. Major amputations are commonly referred to as below-knee amputation, above-knee amputation, through knee etc.
Experienced Prosthetists
Chin and Partners has extensive experience working with complex cases including hip-disarticulation, bilateral amputees, and those who face unique challenges with their residual limb. The rehabilitation program offers a broad scope of care that helps individuals set and meet goals and ultimately restore their lifestyles and regain their independence.
Lower Limb Amputation Levels

Above Knee Amputation
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Below Knee Amputation
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Through Knee Amputation
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Upper Limb Amputations
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Breast
Prosthesis
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Hip Disarticulation / Hemipelvectomy
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Cycling Prosthesis
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Golf Prosthesis
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Running Prosthesis
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Conveniently Located
We have four practices across Cape Town and cater to international patients as well
Licensed Professionals
Our healthcare professionals provide the highest quality care and are fully licensed
Cost-Effective
We provide solutions for all prosthesis, orthotics, mobility and bracing
Please call (021) 506 5680
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