Le Roux & Lemmer - Orthotists & Prosthetists

05/06/2026

As we celebrate Youth Month this June, this one is for the young people growing up with a prosthetic - and the parents walking that journey with them.

Growing up comes with enough changes already. For young prosthetic users, there's an extra layer - fittings, adjustments, questions, and learning what your body can do.

You're not alone, and you're not limited.

If your child uses a prosthetic, or you think they may need one, book a consultation with our team. We'll walk the journey with you.

02/06/2026

Off the shelf bracing is not always perfect, but with a bit of adjustments and modifications it can be very affective and supportive.

01/06/2026

Read our latest 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙜 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩 to learn how seasonal changes can affect your prosthetic or orthotic device.

Winter doesn’t just change the weather. It changes how your device fits, how your skin feels, and how confidently you move.Here’s what every prosthetic and orthotic user should know when the temperature drops.Your fit may change in cold weatherTemperature drops can cause slight changes in limb v...

26/05/2026

Custom orthotics help distribute pressure and protect high-risk areas before problems escalate.

25/05/2026

Universal Thumb Spica orthosis being fit for a greenstick fracture of the first metacarpal.

23/05/2026

When someone close to you gets a prosthetic, it's normal to not know what to say or do. Swipe through for a few simple ways to show up for them when it matters most.

19/05/2026

The 𝗜𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝟴𝟱𝟬 𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 for this direct socket provides the patient with ease and convenience, this was significantly beneficial for this elderly patient as she is a bilateral AK amputee. She is able to don and doff the prosthesis easily and feels secure when using the lanyard to pull herself into the device. The security from this, in conjunction with the lock function on the Balance OFM2, provides the patient with the ultimate safety combination.

18/05/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆, 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗳𝗶𝘁!

Did you know that the Triple Action Becker can be ordered as a test unit to see if the required fit and joint works for your patient? We went through the process of using a trial unit for this specific patient. Needless to say he was happy with the function he regained and we went ahead to fit him with his own AFO with he same joint unit. Happy days!

17/05/2026

That's why prosthetic fitting and rehab work together.

12/05/2026

In our line of work, we see it every day. 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 who go beyond the call, who advocate for their patients, who make the rehab process possible long before a prosthetic or orthotic device is even fitted. You prepare the patient, you monitor the healing, you bridge the gap between surgery and recovery. 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙚 𝙙𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙𝙣'𝙩 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚.

Today and every day, we appreciate you.

👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 from Le Roux and Lemmer.