CANTON – Northern Orthopedic Laboratory, Inc., has received a three-year accreditation in orthotics and prosthetics from the American Board for Certification (ABC) in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics, Inc.

Northern Orthopedic recently added an office at 3 Remington Ave., Canton. Other locations are at 500 State St., Ogdensburg, and 1012 Washington St., Watertown.

The practice was recognized for achievements in the areas of organizational management, patient care standards, quality assurance, supplier compliance and facility and safety management. The award represents the highest level of accreditation achievable in the orthotics and prosthetics profession.

“Northern Orthopedic Laboratory, Inc. has demonstrated its commitment to the provision of quality patient care services by seeking and attaining ABC accreditation,” said Catherine Carter, ABC’s executive director. “ABC has developed the highest standards for accreditation in the industry and is proud to include Northern Orthopedic Laboratory, Inc. among our over 2,500 accredited patient care facilities.”

Northern Orthopedic has been offering orthotic and prosthetic services for over 30 years and has been ABC certified since its inception. It is the only ABC-accredited facility offering three offices throughout Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties.

The firm specializes in spinal, upper and lower extremity orthotics, and upper and lower extremity prosthetics for all ages, as well cranial remolding for infants.

ABC advances the competency of practitioners, promotes the quality and effectiveness of orthotic, prosthetic and pedorthic care and strives to maintain the integrity of the profession.

To contact Northern Orthopedic, call 714-2581.