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Carol’s new socket saved her from surgery!

After many years of living with pain and limited mobility, Carol came to George for a second opinion. George and Carol first met in May of 2021. She lives with Bilateral Symes Amputations and was experiencing significant knee pain. Doctors were recommending bilateral knee replacement surgery to possibly ease her pain and she was hesitant….

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Helping those with limb loss find a prosthetist

Amputees and those with congenital disorders who wear a prosthetic device typically have a long-term relationship with their prosthetist. If you have never worn a prosthesis, this is an outline of what you should expect during your journey. Are you ready for a prosthesis? Obtaining a prosthesis is usually a long term process. You need…

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Pediatric Upper Extremity Prosthesis Case Study

Colin’s Mom expressed her thanks: “It always seemed that George presented a wealth of information regarding the options for my son’s care — with the goal of helping my husband and I decide what would be best for our son as well as practical for our lifestyle.” Maria Haugseth, Sacramento, CA When treating pediatric prosthetic…