# South County Artificial Limb & Brace

> Family-owned prosthetics and orthotics practice serving Rhode Island since 1976. South County Artificial Limb & Brace provides custom prosthetic limbs, in-house socket fabrication, orthotics, bracing, and diabetic foot care support from offices in Wakefield and Woonsocket.

## Verified Practice Facts

- Founded in 1976; family-owned and operated for 50 years.
- Two Rhode Island offices:
  - Wakefield Office — 162 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 — phone (401) 783-0063
  - Woonsocket Office — 265 Mendon Road, Woonsocket, RI 02895 — phone (401) 769-1314
- Services: custom above-knee, below-knee, partial-foot, and upper-extremity prostheses; in-house custom socket fabrication and adjustments; custom foot orthotics; AFOs; KAFOs; CROW boots; knee bracing; and diabetic foot care support.
- The Össur Direct Socket fitting process is available for suitable prosthetic candidates.
- The practice provides care for patients from the two offices above. Nearby Rhode Island communities are service areas, not additional office locations.
- Patients can request a free consultation online or call either office. A physician prescription is typically required for insurance coverage of a prosthesis or orthosis.
- Referring providers should send patient details and clinical information by fax or phone rather than through the public referral form.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/): Practice overview, patient stories, and how to get started.
- [Prosthetics](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/prosthetics): Custom prosthetic care, in-house fabrication, Össur componentry.
- [Above-Knee Prosthetics](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/above-knee-prosthetics): Transfemoral prosthetic fitting, sockets, and follow-up.
- [Below-Knee Prosthetics](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/below-knee-prosthetics): Transtibial prosthetic fitting, sockets, and component guidance.
- [Partial-Foot Prosthetics](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/partial-foot-prosthetics): Individual evaluation, fitting, and follow-up.
- [Upper-Extremity Prosthetics](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/upper-extremity-prosthetics): Goal-focused upper-limb prosthetic care.
- [Custom Prosthetic Sockets & Adjustments](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/custom-prosthetic-sockets): In-house socket fabrication, fit evaluation, and adjustments.
- [Össur Direct Socket](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/ossur-direct-socket): Direct-lamination custom socket fitting for suitable candidates.
- [Orthotics](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/orthotics): Custom orthotics and bracing for all ages.
- [Custom Foot Orthotics](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/custom-foot-orthotics): Custom supportive foot orthotics after a biomechanical evaluation.
- [Ankle-Foot Orthoses (AFOs)](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/ankle-foot-orthoses): Custom foot and ankle support evaluation and fitting.
- [Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthoses (KAFOs)](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/knee-ankle-foot-orthoses): Custom leg support and stability evaluation and fitting.
- [CROW Boots](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/crow-boots): Custom Charcot Restraint Orthotic Walker evaluation and fitting.
- [Knee Bracing](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/knee-bracing): Custom ligament and osteoarthritis off-loading knee braces.
- [Diabetic Foot Care Support](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/services/diabetic-foot-care-support): Custom orthotic and protective device support within a coordinated care plan.
- [About](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/about): The family story — founded by Robert James in 1976, led today by Joshua James.
- [Resources](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/resources): Patient education hub with read-now articles, first-visit information, and requestable planning guides.
- [Blog](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/blog): Patient-focused answers about prosthetic and orthotic care in Rhode Island.
- [Contact](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/contact): Both office locations, phone numbers, and a consultation request form.
- [Schedule](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/schedule): Request a free consultation date and time.
- [Your First Visit](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/first-visit): What to expect at the first consultation and a what-to-bring checklist — free to read, no signup.
- [For Referring Physicians](https://www.southcountyartificiallimb.com/prosthetic-referrals-rhode-island): Clinical referral information for Rhode Island physicians and surgeons — conditions treated, specialties served, insurance accepted, and how to refer a patient. Referrals accepted by fax, phone, or secure online form.