Hanger clinic orthotics and prosthetics is an exceptional medical supply store in the city. Having just fractured a toe, I was in need of the dreaded "boot" to wear to help with the healing process. After leaving the doctor's office with a surgical shoe, I knew that it wouldn't give me the support needed to keep the toe immobile so I had arranged for the doctor to give me a prescription so I could get my own boot. I checked with my insurance and learned that Hanger clinic accepts it and was able to get an appointment for a fitting within 24 hours. Hanger clinic is located on South 19th Street in the Southside and metered street parking is available. Masks are required here since it is a medical facility. Once inside I gave the receptionist my completed paperwork and necessary cards and later was called back by a clinician for my fitting. He and his co-worker took the time to properly fit me to a boot that had a rocking sole and didn't need the push air button that are found on so many of these boots that add to the weight. I learned that the air button is primarily designed to secure the calf but in my case it wasn't necessary. The assistant helped put foam padding near the ankle to provide cushioning and keep my foot rigid. As I walked around I noticed it wasn't near as heavy as the boots I had previously purchased at doctor's offices and hopefully will speed the healing process. Once done they gave me a bag along with extra paddings and the instruction book. I was able to check out freely and head home with my new medical boot. Hanger clinic has more than one location in the city but if there is something special you need then it is best to call. Likewise if it covered under your health insurance then they will submit the claim for you. It's good to know that there are great places available to suit your medical supply needs in the unfortunate event you need it. They offer free evaluations and among the supplies the offer are diabetic shoes. I'm happy to have such a place that treats me with courtesy and respect as well as professional to insure my medical needs are met. read more

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I was a patient that was supposed to be fitted with a new prosthesis on December 14, 2022. The prosthetist opened the box and left the room for 45 minutes. While he was gone he was searching for a method to NOT fit my prosthetic. I must add that the company Christmas party was happening the second my appointment ended. His claim was that Hanger could not place a new and different prosthetic under me because of my osseointegration. his claim was that my new Freedom leg weighed .08 grams more and could break my femur. I immediately said my winter boots weigh four pounds each. This makes no sense. His response was... it was company policy. The reality is that Dr. McGough, the installing surgeon, stated, that this is ABSOLUTELY not true and borders moronic. The need to have a Christmas party. The attitude that ensued from my repeated calls stating that my C-Leg was inoperable and I was falling is completely a violation of the oath that they take to protect and care for their patients. The interaction with them was uncomfortable and the prosthetist DID NOT make me feel safe. Lastly, it took until April 15, 2023, four months of walking on a broken prosthetic, to receive my new prosthetic from a small firm that actually cared about their patient. I would not recommend Hanger Clinic with their restrictive policies and moronic non-medical facts and ideas that affect any patient osseointegrated or not. Our lives are hard enough. Dealing with a person or persons that make you feel unsafe is not acceptable. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! read more