Welcome to our website. Our site is considered a worldwide
resource for Prosthetic information. We have over 35,000 visitors every month. We are a Prosthetic & Orthotic/ Rehab Services provider and specialized
Bionic Limb Centre located in Memphis, TN.
In 2007 we purchased the assets of POPA plus to better serve our patients and
referral sources, we became the 1st O&P "Evidence Based
Practice" in the Mid-South. We have pictures,
videos and
detailed information about Prosthetics and Orthotics. Navigate this site through
our web pages or the hyperlinks at the top of the pages. Add us to your
favorites list. Please tell your Physician, family and friends about our company. Many
referrals come directly from our patients and you. We strive for perfection by
providing innovative custom designed Prosthetics and Orthotics.
We now offer CEU courses to PTs and PTAs accredited through
the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (TPTA). These are provided on select
Saturdays with a limit of 20+ Therapist per class. We can come to your office
for 15 + Therapist. Schedule to be announced: Call (901) 763-6999 and ask for M.
Britt Spears, CPO, FAAOP
We offer complimentary Tri-fold Brochures complete with
QR Code videos (available as a FREE app. for
Smart Phones)
*What You Need to Know About Post Amputation*; *Spinal Bracing: A Fitting
Guide LSO and TLSO*. If requested, we can also provide an acrylic
brochure rack for your waiting room.
Amputee Manuals, Rx pads for Physicians,
Therapist, Case Managers, Orthopedic Clinics and other members or groups of the
Rehab team.
Call for delivery: (901) 763-6999
Watch our Prosthetic Video Series by clicking
the link in the upper right. This is a great source of information.
We also have videos on www.YouTube.com
Push arrows below to watch our brief amputee Prosthetic demonstrations.
We have many more videos on other pages.
*The top video is a bilateral amputee without cosmetic covering running.*
Center picture is the same patient with the cosmetic coverings. He can comfortably leg
press over 600lbs.
*The bottom video is a unilateral amputee running.*
Many of our patients (91%) owe little or no money
when combined with a covered secondary insurance.
If you
have straight Medicare or a Medicare HMO plan, it would be well worth your while
to find a secondary plan that covers the 20%-including Prosthetics and Orthotics
coverage which otherwise Medicare has set as a patient responsibility co-pay.
Call our office and one of our insurance specialist will be happy to discuss
those options. We do offer patient financing thru CareCredit. Click here
to apply for your free application
We are contracted Prosthetic providers thru the Veterans Administration and
can provide Prosthetics including Bionic Limbs for both active and inactive
service members. When you go to your amputee clinic, insist on our services and you will receive the most appropriate, modern
technology available. We specialize in fast-quality, technologically advanced care for our Vets.
**Services for Veterans provided by Veterans**
We have "2AmericanVeterans" employed
within our company.
We are a Family
oriented, locally owned business that gladly serves the needs of people that
desire an independent lifestyle. We have total
in-house fabrication. This makes the fastest delivery possible. We care about our
patients and are veryproud of our Prosthetic products. What more could anyone want. Our products speak for themselves
and our referral sources have always known they can rely on our custom innovative
designs. See our
Patient Testimonials
Page
Our
Complimentary Prosthetic Evaluation Clinic date is Monday May 28th, 2012: 9-12 and 1-4pm.
The clinic is
open to all amputees. We will determine the fit and function of your current
prosthesis. We will discuss new technology available including Bionics. Together we will formulate a treatment
plan. This clinic is open to new patients no matter what
stage of Prosthetic care or where they have received Prosthetic services. This
is a complimentary clinic and there is not a charge for attending
this clinic. If this date is not convenient-call for your private consultation time.
Most insurances cover 80% of the Prosthetic device costs
and with a secondary covered insurance, there may be no out of pocket costs at
all. Our Patient Service Coordinators
can give you a very detailed costs analysis.
(901) 763-6999
Yes !! We are Medicare providers and accept many other insurances
(too many to list).
Yes!! We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and many of
their state programs including: BlueCare (TN) and Health Advantage (AR).
Yes!! We do accept Cigna
and Linkia as a primary insurance
and are in-network providers for both!!
Yes!! We do accept Windsor Medicare Advantage as a primary insurance
and are in-network providers!!
Yes!! We do accept Arkansas Medicaid!!
Yes!! We do accept Mississippi Medicaid!!
Spears
Prosthetics & Orthotics/Rehab Services is a privately owned Prosthetic and Orthotic
provider in Western Tennessee. Our Practitioners exceed the minimum requirement in continuing
education that is mandated by our profession.
We
are Medicare and Medicaid
Prosthetic and Orthotic Providers
for Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi.
We offer computerized foot pressure mapping to show potential
problem areas. Go to our
Diabetic Shoe and Insole page.
Map to our Memphis Office
722 N. White Station Rd. ( I-40 and I-240 @ Summer Ave.
exit)
We provide in-patient
services contracted thru Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
area and Oxford, Methodist
Le Bonheur Hospital Systems,
St. Francis Hospitals of Memphis, HealthSouth Hospitals, Veterans Administration Hospital & other locations.
If you have in-home therapy and
real
transportation problems, we do make limited house calls.
West
Tennessee including: Memphis and Shelby county area,
Covington, Ripley.
Eastern Arkansas including West Memphis,
Marion, and Northern
Mississippi including Southaven, Hernando,
Olive Branch, Holly Springs, Horn Lake, Tunica
and Senatobia.
We offer high definition-mirror image custom
shaped protective covers with life-like spray-on protective cosmetic covers to our Prosthesis
for the insurances standard flexible protective covering charge. This
will give a much more natural appearance than the industry standard
roll-on store bought Prosthetic covers. We are able to closely match the skin
tones and provide many highly defined details to the limb. All of our Prosthetic and Orthotic work is done in-house.
Our Custom Sprayed BKA Skins are very
durable: far right 17 months post delivery.
Call for your no obligation, complimentary consultation Spears Prosthetics and Orthotics / Rehab Services-Memphis, TN.
(901) 763-6999 or toll free: 866 763-6999
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If you are here to learn about
Prosthetics-Orthotics and the newest technology available, you have come to the
right place. If you've just surfed in from out there, have a look around, I'll
bet you know someone that's in need of our services. We have pictures and
videos of high
tech limb prosthesis. Because technology changes
almost daily, check us out often for the latest
NASA engineered advances for
Prosthetics-Orthotics.
This is where
science meets
art to create a
masterpiece.
BK prosthesis: 1 week
turnaround !! We offer a on the fit of your prosthesis!!! That means we
WILL remake or adjust the socket and perform any changes that we professionally
feel are needed to make the prosthesis the most comfortable before we
apply the high definition cosmetic finish to your prosthesis. In Memphis, Tennessee,
Prosthetics and Orthotics is our passion.
Prosthetic Limb Financing Available
We now offer financing up to $36,000.00 for those who qualify. Press
HERE for more information. The application process to see if
you qualify is FREE.
Online @:
Place our phone number 901 763 6999 in the blank to apply.
If you would like a no obligation, complimentary Prosthetic consult call
toll free: 866 763-6999
Hip-disarticulation patient
with his un-finished Prosthesis 1 week after delivery.
His Medicare and covered secondary insurance paid 100%.
We listen to you and together
we can fulfill your needs and build the PERFECT Prosthesis!!
(901) 763-6999 or
toll free: 866 763-6999
Patient adjustable heel height foot.
See
our
Out
of State Rehab
section to see if this is
an option for you or your patients. See why our system
works well and saves money while increasing the patient's
independence-including bilateral amputees. To discuss if this is an ideal
situation for you or your patient, call our toll free telephone number for
details:
866 763-6999
We'll be happy to discuss the rehab potential, cost savings and even give you a
practical estimate of the total package cost less transportation, food and
housing. Find out how you can save 15%
off the usual and customary charges thru CASH pre-payment. Special
Financing for part or all of the total costs
available.
We're
Proud to Utilize the Most American Made Components in this Area !!
Pictures-We have a lot of pictures and videos. If you want to see
some products, simply flip through our many web pages. Chances are that you will
see something similar to what your looking for. We are considered expert
providers in BIONICS for the
C-Leg,
Compact, Rheo, Plie, Power Knee and Proprio' in our
Lower Limb Prosthetics page. We are a
Bionic/Microprocessor Limb Center. We have many pictures and
videos of the Microprocessor Limbs.
We are a Bionic Limb Centre. We were among 23 people in the world
invited to take part in the first
Advanced Bionic Limb Symposium
recently held in Atlanta, GA.
What is Bionic Technology?? Bionic Technology is the
marriage of computers to Prosthetic hardware to create an actual Artificial
Intelligencethat can automatically-in milliseconds, sense and
react to the amputee's encounters during everyday walking. This creates a
much more stable interaction between the user and walking situations. It creates
it's own walking strategies for many different events. It has been proven to
eliminate both falls and skin breakdown in unilateral and bilateral amputees.
Instills much more confidence in the users abilities and allows the user to
start noticing the beauty of nature instead of mentally concentrating on
pathways to navigate. If you would like to discuss the possibility of utilizing
Bionic Technology to increase your independence, please contact our office for a
complimentary evaluation. We have received authorization by many insurances
carriers including Medicare, Cigna, Workers Compensation and the Veterans
Administration to name a few. The Veterans Administration has approved many of
these for service connected Vets. Specializing in the utilization of the highest
technology available, we offer Prosthetic limb users the opportunity to rely
upon the newest technology. Our staff has been trained at providing and
maintaining the latest breakthroughs in Prosthetic care. We are committed to
bringing Bionic Technology to anyone that requires the added function and
stability. To see a 2 minute video of one of our patients
demonstrating a Proprio Bionic Foot/Ankle- go to our
lower limb page. If
you would like to discuss Bionic Technology and see if this is the right
direction to increase your mobility, call our offices and set up an appointment.
We actually have a demo unit in stock that we can try on your prosthesis!!
Our Practitioner Staff:
Shannon N. Reighn COA, LO, CFom: Licensed Orthotist-AR,
Certified Orthotic Assistant, Certified Orthotic Fitter-ABC, Certified Mastectomy Fitter, Pedorthist, Trained
DAFO Specialists, Shannon has over 10 years of
experience. Shannon is the
Senior Vice President. Practitioner Profile
Jared B. Spears
CPOA, CFo:
Certified Prosthetic Orthotic Assistant,
Certified Orthotic Fitter-ABC, Trained DAFO Specialists. He loves the technician side of the business-creating custom items.
He really loves working with plastics.
Practitioner Profile
M. Britt Spears CPO, FAAOP,
President:
An originalAmerican Board for Certification Certified Prosthetist Orthotist, practicing
with over 34 years experience. WalkAide,
Bionic/Microprocessor Limb and
Myo-electric
arm certified, accustomed to utilizing high tech
NASA engineered technologies. He
is the President of the company. Has attained the
designation as Fellow of the American Academy of Prosthetist and Orthotist. Light weight, strong prosthesis are his
specialties. If you have a prosthetic problem, he's probably seen it many times
and knows how to "fix" the problem. He enjoys helping amputees achieve
their highest level of independence by designing "with them" a totally unique,
custom Prosthesis that will be light weight, and composed of the most modern
strong materials. He was just elected to the position of Secretary for the
Tennessee Society of Orthotist and Prosthetist which is the state association.
Practitioner Profile
Earl Robertson CP:
An original American Board for
Certification Certified Prosthetist, Earl has spent the last
35+ years practicing with VA patients and various rehab settings. He is
Bionic/Microprocessor Limb and
Myo-electric
arm certified, accustomed to utilizing high tech
NASA engineered technologies. Light weight, strong prosthesis are his
specialties. If you have a prosthetic problem, he's probably seen it many times
and knows how to "fix" the problem. He is highly skilled in many of the newer
technically charged Prosthetic advances.
Practitioner Profile
Rachel Hartsell CP/ board eligible Orthotist: An original
American Board for Certification Certified Prosthetist, Rachael went thru the
University of California's Prosthetic and Orthotic programs. She is currently
board eligible for her Orthotics exam (May '12). She already shows great promise as a
Prosthetist Orthotist. She is a
wonderful addition to our staff.
Phillip
L. Porter CPA: Certified Prosthetic Assistant-ABC, Trained in the latest
technology. Assists our Prosthetic Practitioners.
Dana Paschal COA: Certified
Orthotic Assistant-ABC, Trained in the latest Orthotic designs. Assists our
Orthotic Practitioners.
Upper
Limb Prosthetics-
We are I-Limb, Dynamic Arm, Myo-Bock, Boston Elbow
and Utah Arm Certified!!
We can discuss the best plan for you and work with you insurance to make it
happen.
We provide high tech electronic
microprocessor upper limb prosthesis. We have been trained in the latest technology. We will be more than happy to offer complimentary no obligation
consultations at either office. We can discuss what will give you the most
independence. Our office staff will also contact your insurance company to make
sure you receive the largest benefit available from your health coverage.
Yes! We are providers for the X-Finger(s)
The only functional replacement finger on the market. No matter what level of
finger amputation, the X-finger is functional. For an additional fee, we can
supply custom silicone finger covers. This is the best choice for Workers
Compensation.
Body-Powered
- Because the device is body powered, there is no need for external power
supplies. The components articulate simply by moving the residual finger when
available or an opposing finger when needed. The replaced phalanges will follow
the natural bending pattern of a finger. Combined lateral and vertical
flexion/extension movements can be independently and immediately restored
Easy To Use
- The replaced phalanges articulate in a natural pattern when the residual
finger moves. This allows users to immediately utilize the device successfully
without having to learn to use the device. The finger segments will articulate
using the same cognitive process previously used to articulate their fingers.
Realistic Articulation
- The components of the X-Finger have been designed to not only look realistic
during articulation, but to also bend a silicone finger sheath in a realistic
manner as well. Spaces left in the grooves of the device when articulated,
gently forces silicone finger sheaths to also bend in a natural manner
Low Profile Design
- The device has been designed to offer strength in the lowest profile design
possible. All of the components of the assembly fit within the confines of a
silicone finger sheath. A majority of the stabilizing system which runs along
the surface of the hand is less than .045".
Light Weight
- While each X-Finger's size is slightly different, an average adults index
finger will weigh less than 10 grams for the entire assembly, excluding a
silicone sheath. To give you a simple perspective, it is similar to the weight
of 2 nickels for this particular device. A silicone finger sheath can weigh an
additional 20 grams depending on the thickness of the walls. Therefore choosing
the X-Finger to articulate a silicone finger sheath will not add to the weight
of most prosthetic finger rehabilitation scenarios.
Easy to don and doff
- While each amputation is slightly different causing various devices to be
created, the ability to easily don and doff the device is extremely important to
us. We will always create a device that can easily be applied with the opposing
hand alone. If we encounter a situation which requires more than one hand we
will discuss all possibilities with you before proceeding. Users of the device
can don and doff most of the embodiments in seconds using their opposing hand.
If your patient has limited use of their opposing hand, please let us know so we
can attempt to accommodate the patient in a way that allows them to utilize the
technology more easily.
Independent Control of Each Finger
- Everyone's individual uniqueness dictates the function and performance
expected from their hands. Whether you are at work or play, independent control
of each finger is a necessity with today's lifestyles. We offer the first
active-function artificial finger assembly in a self-contained device. The
X-Finger will allow the user to regain complete control of the articulation of
the device simply by moving their residual finger. Benefits will include typing;
playing a musical instrument or anything that requires the full dexterity of a
hand.
Our services are limited to the United States. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Workers
Compensation, and most Insurance carriers, most credit cards and paypal. Patients are responsible for
all deductibles, out of network fees, signed prescriptions, signed
certificate of medical necessity forms, signed delivery sheets, down payments
and non-covered items. If we determine that an item will not be covered by your
insurance or you don not have a secondary insurance, we will require a 1/3 down payment for that item's
balance when measurement performed, 1/3 on 1st fitting and the last 1/3 balance
payment at time of delivery.
Each month we answer several questions posed to us from the public. We post
the most useful questions and answers on a page titled
ASK ABC.
Our office hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT Monday thru Friday and closed on
many
Holidays.
If you represent an insurance
company and would like to discuss a contract between companies, please contact
us by phone.
(901) 763-6999 or toll free 866 763-6999
Here are some facts to digest.
Fact: Diabetes and vascular insufficiency
are the leading causes of amputation during peace time.
Fact: One cigarette reduces the blood
supply to the lower extremity by 92% for 16 hours. So if you have the
above problems, quit smoking.
Fact: Each dollar spent on rehabilitation saves
$23.00 which would be required for alternative methods.
Fact: The total number of people with paralyses,
deformity or orthopedic impairments is expected to increase by 25% by the year
2020.
Fact: The number of people who have an
amputation and use a prosthesis is expected to rise by at least 47% by the year
2020.
Prosthetics is the science of evaluating,
fabricating and fitting amputees for restoration of their amputated limb(s).
Orthotics is the science of evaluating,
fabricating, and fitting supportive-corrective devices on patients.
All devices are either custom fabricated or custom fitted. Very little of
what we do is strictly out of a package. See our pictures and
videos of our high tech
custom Prosthetic and Orthotic items.
Company Profile:
We are members in good standing with the following organizations:
American
Board of Certification in Prosthetics and Orthotics
American Academy of Prosthetist and
Orthotist
Tennessee Society of Orthotist and
Prosthetist
Point Prosthetics and Orthotics
We have "2AmericanVeterans" employed
within our company.
**Services for Veterans provided by Veterans**
If you would like to come to our Memphis, TN. location for your no obligation consultation please call
(901) 763-6999 or toll free 866 763-6999.
We are centrally located in the
heart of Memphis and 20 minutes from the Memphis International Airport: (MEM).
This is a clean and well kept facility and is where we have our Rehab Services location.
Why ABC Practitioners?
We
support the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC)
practitioners. ABC currently requires each practitioner to have a minimum of a 4
year BS degree along with 1 year post graduation classroom education per each
Prosthetics and Orthotics, PLUS one year residency each discipline post graduation. Their
examination consists of a 3 hour written exam, 3 hour written simulation
examination, and a 1 day practical examination that requires evaluation,
measurement, fabrication. and fitting of a Prosthesis or Orthosis in front
of real-live examiners. That's why it pays to ask if the practitioner
is ABC Certified. If you are an ABC Certified CO, CP or CPO in good
standing, or a ABC Accredited Facility and would like to talk to us about associating
yourself with our organization, press
HEREto send and Email to our office. We WILL return your Email
ASAP. Part of the requirements to maintain our ABC certification is that
we are required to attain a minimum of 75 hours per 5 year period for a single
discipline practitioner and 100 hours for a multiple discipline practitioner of continuing
education. Our staff goes well beyond that minimal amount.
We do provide limited house call services with
insurance approval. Of course these services are ONLY for selected Prosthetic
patients.
We follow the US Government's new HIPPA guidelines. All information
attained through our interactions with you the patient are strictly held
confidential in nature. The only sharing of information will be between
yourself, Spears Prosthetics and Orthotics LLC, your physician, case manager,
and your reimbursement company ONLY.
We worked with this patient and
together designed this custom finished
prosthesis.
It WON the
national "Tampa Bay Buccaneers # 1 Fan Contest"!!
What a great job. Looks great doesn't it??
Our technicians are highly skilled and strive to produce
the best possible Prosthesis available today. We can provide many custom
finishes.
Contact Information
Below are contact telephone numbers below for use in the United States ONLY.
For any International contacts, please use the Email addresses below and we will
return your correspondence ASAP. The Consultation Telephone number below
is directly connected to a toll free telephone number for fastest response time.
If you call after hours, simply leave a detailed message including area
code and telephone number and your call will be returned ASAP. Remember that our
Memphis office hours: Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Weekends
CLOSED- Closed on most
holidays. We have on-call staff
24/7 for hospital calls.
put "Prosthetics"
in the subjmails-so please use "Prosthetics" in the subject line. This is checke
Telephone Contact for
ABC Certified Practitioner Consultations:
Fast, friendly and reliable customer service (901) 763-6999
Memphis, TN. Tennessee Toll Free: 866-763-6999
Fax: (901) 682-9062 or (901) 682-9035
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722 N. White Station Rd.
Memphis, TN. 38122-4422 (901) 763-6999 Toll Free 866
763-6999
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Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Closed: Saturday and Sunday and many holidays
Government and Insurance Mail to:
Spears Prosthetics and Orthotics
P.O. Box 770237
Memphis, TN. 38177-0237
We now offer CEU courses to PTs and PTAs accredited through
the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (TPTA). These are provided on select
Saturdays with a limit of 20+ Therapist per class. We can come to your office
for 15 + Therapist. Schedule to be announced: Call (901) 763-6999 and ask for M.
Britt Spears, CPO, FAAOP
We offer complimentary Tri-fold Brochures complete with
QR Code videos (available as a FREE app. for
Smart Phones)
*What You Need to Know About Post Amputation*; *Spinal Bracing: A Fitting
Guide LSO and TLSO*. If requested, we can also provide an acrylic
brochure rack for your waiting room.
Amputee Manuals, Rx pads for Physicians,
Therapist, Case Managers, Orthopedic Clinics and other members or groups of the
Rehab team. 
Yes!! We do accept Cigna
and Linkia as a primary insurance
and are in-network providers for both!!
Spears
Prosthetics & Orthotics/Rehab Services is a privately owned Prosthetic and Orthotic
provider in Western Tennessee. Our Practitioners exceed the minimum requirement in continuing
education that is mandated by our profession.
We provide in-patient
services contracted thru Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
area and Oxford, Methodist
Le Bonheur Hospital Systems,
St. Francis Hospitals of Memphis, HealthSouth Hospitals, Veterans Administration Hospital & other locations. 
If you have in-home therapy and
real
transportation problems, we do make limited house calls. 
If you are here to learn about
Prosthetics-Orthotics and the newest technology available, you have come to the
right place. If you've just surfed in from out there, have a look around, I'll
bet you know someone that's in need of our services. We have pictures and
videos of high
tech limb prosthesis. Because technology changes
almost daily, check us out often for the latest
NASA engineered advances for
Prosthetics-Orthotics. 
See
our
We're
Proud to Utilize the Most American Made Components in this Area !!
Jared B. Spears
CPOA, CFo:
Certified Prosthetic Orthotic Assistant,
Certified Orthotic Fitter-ABC, Trained DAFO Specialists. He loves the technician side of the business-creating custom items.
He really loves working with plastics.
M. Britt Spears CPO, FAAOP,
President:
An 
Earl Robertson CP:
An original American Board for
Certification Certified Prosthetist, Earl has spent the last
35+ years practicing with VA patients and various rehab settings. He is
Bionic/Microprocessor Limb and
Myo-electric
arm certified, accustomed to utilizing high tech
NASA engineered technologies. Light weight, strong prosthesis are his
specialties. If you have a prosthetic problem, he's probably seen it many times
and knows how to "fix" the problem. He is highly skilled in many of the newer
technically charged Prosthetic advances.
Phillip
L. Porter CPA: Certified Prosthetic Assistant-ABC, Trained in the latest
technology. Assists our Prosthetic Practitioners.
Upper
Limb Prosthetics- 
Elbow
and Utah Arm Certified!! 
If you represent an insurance
company and would like to discuss a contract between companies, please contact
us by phone.
(901) 763-6999 or toll free 866 763-6999
We
support the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC)
practitioners. ABC currently requires each practitioner to have a minimum of a 4
year BS degree along with 1 year post graduation classroom education per each
Prosthetics and Orthotics, PLUS one year residency each discipline post graduation. Their
examination consists of a 3 hour written exam, 3 hour written simulation
examination, and a 1 day practical examination that requires evaluation,
measurement, fabrication. and fitting of a Prosthesis or Orthosis in front
of real-live examiners. That's why it pays to ask if the practitioner
is ABC Certified. If you are an ABC Certified CO, CP or CPO in good
standing, or a ABC Accredited Facility and would like to talk to us about associating
yourself with our organization, press
