AS SEEN ON ANIMAL PLANET’S SAVED BY THE BARN
Saved By the Barn features the incredible work performed at the Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea, Michigan. Watch along as Josh makes several appearances to help animals in need of prosthetics and orthotics!
We have worked with several sanctuaries and veterinarians across the US and Canada and are eager to assist your animals in need. Upon contacting us, we will reach out to you to discuss the therapeutic goals of your animal. Once you have a received a thorough evaluation, ArkOrtho thrives on providing the best possible plan of care. All of our prosthetic and orthotic solutions are specifically designed and fabricated from scratch to meet the needs of each individual to help them achieve the best quality of life possible. Please check out our most frequently asked questions below, or feel free to Contact Us or call (734) 719-1171
How do we schedule an appointment?
Either through email, a phone call or social media messaging. We will take your information and typically set up a time for Josh to call to chat about what the patient's goals are and discuss a plan of action.
What happens next?
Typically after you reach out we will ask for pictures and videos to be able to quickly lay eyes on the patient-this is so beneficial to help determine what may be needed. After the best plan of care is determined, and depending on location, we will either set up a time to visit or send a casting kit if needed.
How are the devices made?
We will take the cast provided and then begin the process of rectification, material selection, fabrication and finishing.
How are the devices delivered?
Depending on location, the custom device will be sent back to the caregiver or veterinarian that we are working with. Ideally, we will have a FaceTime call or video sent to ensure proper fit, if we cannot be onsite.
How much does this cost?
Since each device is custom made to each individual, and can vary depending on complexity and components being utilized, there is no way to determine a set price. That said, cost usually ranges between $1000-$2000 PER brace. This cost includes all evaluations, casting material, fabrication, shipping and future adjustments as needed.
Do you have any references?
Absolutely! Please contact us for a list of formal references. In the meantime make sure to check out some of the sanctuaries we have worked with.
Meet Our Founder, Josh
Josh Ahlstrom, CPO, founded ArkOrtho in March of 2019, after being contacted by his local barn sanctuary, whom expressed the immediate need for animal prostheses for two of their goats. Josh attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, he completed his orthotic residency in Detroit and his prosthetic residency in Dallas. Josh is a Certified and Licensed Prosthetist/ Orthotist (CPO/LPO) having spent more than 20 years working in the field, and has an established reputation for providing exceptional care for adults, children, and now animals. He is recognized amongst his colleagues and peers as a leader and mentor in the field of Orthotics & Prosthetics (O&P).
COMING SOON: Meet A Few of Our Patients
These are just a few of the animals that Josh has treated from several barn sanctuaries. Stay tuned to find out more about these incredible creatures
