Prosthetic legs, fingers and partial hand prostheses from qualified prosthetists
Orthotics Plus provides prosthetics in Melbourne alongside our established orthotic services. Our prosthetic services include below knee and above knee prosthetic legs, partial foot prostheses, prosthetic fingers, thumbs and partial hand devices.
Orthotics Plus is also a registered NDIS provider with five Melbourne clinics. You can book directly or attend following a referral from your doctor, hospital or rehabilitation team.
Prosthetic services
Orthotics Plus provides prosthetic care for lower limb loss, partial foot loss, finger loss, thumb loss and selected partial hand amputations.
Prosthetic Legs
Below knee and above knee prostheses, including first fittings, replacement sockets and ongoing prosthetic care.
Below Knee Prosthetics
Assessment, fitting and ongoing care for below knee prosthetic legs.
Above Knee Prosthetics
Assessment, fitting and ongoing care for above knee prostheses.
Finger and Partial Hand
Functional, mechanical body-powered prosthetic fingers, thumbs and partial hand devices.
What are prosthetics?
A prosthesis is an artificial device that replaces a part of the body that is missing because of an amputation or a limb difference present from birth. Prosthetics refers to the clinical field that assesses, prescribes, fits and maintains these devices.
A prosthetist assesses the residual limb, movement, strength, skin and functional goals before recommending and manufacturing suitable prosthetic devices. The prosthetist also manages fitting, alignment, adjustments and ongoing reviews.
At Orthotics Plus, prosthetic care is led by our dedicated prosthetist, who is qualified in both prosthetics and orthotics.
Prosthetic services at Orthotics Plus
Orthotics Plus provides several types of prosthetic limbs and related care across Melbourne.
Our prosthetic service covers below knee and above knee prostheses. Patients may come to us for their first prosthesis, a new socket, replacement components or ongoing reviews. Our lower limb prosthetics service considers the residual limb, mobility, balance and the activities that matter in daily life.
People with a below knee amputation can access our below knee prosthetics service for assessment, socket fitting, alignment and ongoing care.
People with an above knee amputation can access our above knee prosthetics service for assessment, socket fitting, knee and foot setup, alignment and ongoing care.
We also provide prosthetic fingers and partial hands for suitable finger, thumb and partial hand amputations. This service includes functional, mechanical body-powered devices.
Orthotics Plus also provides partial foot prostheses for suitable patients. Your prosthetist will assess the remaining foot, skin, movement, footwear and mobility requirements before recommending a prosthesis.
What to expect at your prosthetic fitting
A prosthetic fitting starts with a detailed assessment and continues through prescription, fitting and review.
1. Assessment
Your prosthetist examines the residual limb, skin condition, strength, balance and movement. You will also discuss work, home activities, mobility and personal goals.
2. Prescription and funding
The prosthetist recommends a suitable prosthetic design based on the assessment. Orthotics Plus can then prepare quotes, reports and other documents that your funding body may require.
3. Cast or scan
Your prosthetist takes a cast or scan of the residual limb. Accurate measurements help guide the socket and prosthesis design.
4. Check socket fitting
A check socket allows the prosthetist to assess fit and comfort before progressing to the final prosthesis. You may take the check socket home for one to two weeks to test the fit before the final socket is made. The prosthetist can make changes where necessary.
5. Final fitting and alignment
Your prosthetist checks the completed prosthesis and adjusts alignment, fit and function. For a prosthetic leg, this process also includes reviewing how the prosthesis performs during standing and walking.
6. Reviews and adjustments
Your needs can change as the residual limb changes or as you spend more time using the prosthesis. Follow-up appointments allow your prosthetist to review fit and make adjustments. Your prosthetist can also work alongside your physiotherapist and rehabilitation team.
The overall timeframe depends on healing, funding approval, the type of prosthesis and the fitting process. Orthotics Plus does not use one fixed timeframe for all patients.
Changing to a new prosthetist
You can contact Orthotics Plus if you already use a prosthesis and would like to change prosthetists.
People change providers for many practical reasons. Socket comfort may have changed. Appointment availability may no longer suit them. Travel may have become difficult. Some people simply want another clinical opinion about their current prosthesis.
Book an assessment and bring any information you have about your current prosthesis. Your prosthetist will review the device, your residual limb and your current needs. Orthotics Plus can liaise with your previous provider or rehabilitation team when this helps with your care.
Funding for prosthetics
Most patients receive prosthetic funding through the NDIS, TAC or WorkSafe Victoria. NDIS funding commonly supports people with permanent disability. TAC may fund prosthetic care following a transport accident. WorkSafe Victoria may provide funding following an eligible workplace injury. Eligible veterans may also be able to access prosthetic funding through the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). Private payment is also possible, although people use this option less often because prostheses can involve significant costs.
Orthotics Plus prepares quotes and supporting clinical reports for funding applications when required.
The clinic is a registered NDIS provider and also works with TAC and WorkSafe patients. Your prosthetist can explain which documents your funding pathway may require after the assessment.
For independent information and peer support relating to limb loss, patients and families can also access Limbs 4 Life.
Who our prosthetic service does not cover
Orthotics Plus does not provide below elbow prostheses, above elbow prostheses, full prosthetic arms or myoelectric arm prostheses.
If your needs fall outside our current prosthetic service, the team can direct you towards an appropriate provider rather than recommending a device that does not match the service available at Orthotics Plus.
Prosthetist appointments across Melbourne
Orthotics Plus provides appointments through five clinics across Melbourne. If you are looking for a prosthesis in Melbourne or a prosthetist in Melbourne, call the team to arrange an appointment at the clinic location that suits you.
Our clinics are in Malvern, Richmond, Heidelberg, Forest Hill and Pascoe Vale.
People searching online for “prosthetics near me”, “prosthesis near me” or “prosthetist near me” can contact our Melbourne clinics to discuss which location can accommodate their prosthetic appointment.
Orthotics Plus is a registered NDIS provider with five Melbourne clinics. The practice also completes in-house fabrication for its custom orthotic work.
Meet our lead prosthetist
Hannah Christoph, Orthotist and Prosthetist
Hannah graduated from La Trobe University in 2016 with a Master’s in Prosthetics and Orthotics. She began her career at Austin Health in Melbourne before moving to Adelaide, where she was the lead clinician for amputees within the rehabilitation setting at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network. Returning to Melbourne in 2022, Hannah continued working with a similar cohort of clients before joining Orthotics Plus in 2025, where she now leads the prosthetic service.
Hannah has extensive experience supporting individuals with below-knee and above-knee amputations, as well as finger and partial hand amputations. She is passionate about delivering high-quality, personalised care, combining clinical expertise with a collaborative approach to help clients achieve their goals and optimise function, independence and quality of life.
Member of the Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association (AOPA), membership number 1814.
Frequently Asked Questions
Prosthetics is the clinical field concerned with artificial devices that replace missing body parts. A prosthesis may replace part or all of a limb following amputation or a limb difference present from birth. Prosthetists assess patients, prescribe suitable devices and manage fitting, adjustments and ongoing reviews.
A prosthetist assesses the residual limb, movement, strength, skin and functional requirements. They recommend an appropriate prosthesis, manage casting or scanning, complete the prosthetic fitting and make adjustments as needs change. They can also work alongside doctors, physiotherapists and rehabilitation teams.
A prosthetist works with prostheses that replace a missing body part. An orthotist provides orthoses that support or protect a body part that remains present. Some clinicians qualify across prosthetics and orthotics and practise as both an orthotist and prosthetist.
You can contact Orthotics Plus directly to arrange an assessment. You may also come through a referral from a doctor, hospital, surgeon or rehabilitation team. Bringing relevant medical information can help your prosthetist review your history and current prosthetic needs.
Funding depends on your eligibility and circumstances. The NDIS funds prosthetic care for many people with permanent disability. TAC may cover eligible transport accident claims, while WorkSafe Victoria may cover eligible workplace injuries. Orthotics Plus can prepare quotes and supporting reports for your funding application.
There is no single timeframe for a prosthetic leg. Healing, funding approval, socket fit, component requirements and adjustments can all affect the process. Your prosthetist can explain the expected stages after assessing your residual limb and reviewing your clinical needs.
Yes. You can arrange an assessment with Orthotics Plus if you already use a prosthesis and want to change providers. Bring any available details about your current prosthesis. The team can also communicate with your previous provider or rehabilitation team when necessary.
Orthotics Plus does not currently provide below elbow prostheses, above elbow prostheses, full prosthetic arms or myoelectric arm prostheses. The prosthetic service currently covers prosthetic legs, partial foot prostheses, and suitable finger, thumb and partial hand devices.
Book a prosthetic consultation
If you need a new prosthesis, want to review your current prosthetic fitting or would like to discuss changing prosthetists, book an assessment with Orthotics Plus.
