Deist & Associates first met up with Ryno just one week after the traumatic amputation of his left leg below the knee last October. Ever since we first met him, Ryno has had an extremely positive attitude towards his rehabilitation, which was more challenging than usual since, in addition to his amputation, his right leg and left arm were also fractured.

This resulted in him being confined to a wheelchair for eight weeks before we could even start him on an interim prosthesis, a considerable delay.

Divan is a 16 year old boy, who had a traumatic below knee amputation, due to a motor cycle accident. We met with Divan and his parents the day after the accident. His family and himself was obviously in a state of shock and very uncertain about Divan’s future, where to go, what to do etc.

We connected on a very intense level where I tried to explain to them exactly what the road to recovery was going to be, what the time periods was going to be from laying in hospital and to be back at school.

As part of the immediate rehab program, we fitted Divan with a post op rigid dressing, which help to control swelling, oedema and pain.

Deist & Associates is an orthotic and prosthetic practice in Pretoria that was established approximately 35 years ago. Starting as a small practice we have through the years developed into one of Pretoria’s biggest practices with three branches and active involvement in clinics throughout the greater metropolitan areas. We are kept up to date with all the latest technology available on the market by attending regular seminars, in this way we strive to provide all our clients with only the latest services available.  Our practices are owner managed and Owners (qualified orthotist-prothetists). Technicians, Students and all Administration Staff work in close accord ensuring that the workmanship is of the highest quality.