Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre (OPC) – Pinelands

Welcome to the Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre (OPC) in Pinelands, the sole government facility in the Western Cape dedicated to serving the entire province with orthotic, prosthetic, and surgical footwear services, excluding the South and Cape Karoo regions.

Patients of all ages and societal backgrounds benefit from OPC’s services. Our dedicated team caters to individuals facing physical impairments or functional limitations due to various conditions, including noncommunicable and communicable diseases, injuries, degenerative changes, congenital anomalies, and more.

Objective

Our overarching goal is to ensure optimal functioning, full participation, and inclusion in society for individuals receiving prosthetic and orthotic services.

About Orthotists and Prosthetists

Qualifications and Registration

An Orthotist and Prosthetist, having completed a four-year Bachelor of Health Science, is registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA). They are equipped to assess, design, measure, manufacture, and fit prostheses and orthoses

Understanding Prostheses and Orthoses

 

Prostheses are externally applied devices used to replace absent or deficient limb segments, while orthoses modify the structural and functional characteristics of the neuromuscular and skeletal systems.

Professionals at OPC

  • Medical Orthotist Prosthetist (MOP)
  • Physiotherapist
  • Orthopedic Footwear Technician (OFT)
  • Orthotist Prosthetist Assistant (OPA)

Orthotic and Prosthetic Care

Our Medical Orthotist Prosthetists (MOPs) travel across the province for out-patient clinics, reaching patients in various healthcare institutions. The OPC currently provides 112 outreach services in satellite locations, ensuring accessibility for all.

Collaborative Approach - Physiotherapist:

Our team collaborates seamlessly to provide comprehensive care. The physiotherapist works closely with MOPs for muscle strength and gait analyses, available Monday to Thursday from 07h00-12h00.

Our OFTs specialize in crafting custom orthopedic footwear, a rare skill requiring three years of in-service training. With only four OFTs in the Western Cape, they cater to the entire province, ensuring high-quality and personalized solutions.

Any patient requiring orthotic and prosthetic care can be referred by a member of the Allied Health team and other multidisciplinary team members from any healthcare institution within the province, both from public and private healthcare providers and NGOs. 

Any other service provider who wishes to refer a patient may do so simply by scheduling an appointment and sending a referral letter.

Discover a compassionate and dedicated approach to orthotic and prosthetic care at OPC, where our mission is to restore functioning and prevent secondary deformities through timely interventions.