Orthotic & Prosthetic Services

Orthotic and prosthetic facilities provide custom braces, orthotics, and prosthetic limbs for patients with disabilities, injuries, or amputations.

With 2+ million Americans living with limb loss and many requiring orthotic support, O&P facilities generate revenue of $200,000-$650,000 annually with profit margins of 30-45% through custom device fabrication and insurance reimbursement.

The business requires certified prosthetists/orthotists (CPO), fabrication facility, materials and components, and Medicare/insurance accreditation.

Services include prosthetic limbs (legs, arms, hands), custom orthotics (AFO, KAFO, spinal braces), cranial remolding helmets, and device maintenance.

Prosthetic legs $5,000-$50,000+ depending on technology; insurance typically covers with prior authorization.

Success factors include clinical expertise in patient assessment and device fitting, quality fabrication, insurance authorization and billing, patient training and adjustment, and physician referrals.

Most facilities employ certified practitioners (ABC or BOC certified).

The business combines clinical skills with fabrication and insurance navigation.

Custom devices require multiple patient appointments for casting, fitting, and adjustment.

Marketing focuses on orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, hospitals, and rehab facilities.

With technology advancing prosthetics and orthotic needs continuing in 2025, O&P services offer specialized healthcare opportunities for certified practitioners providing life-changing devices helping patients regain mobility and function.