Kris, 25 year old PFFD Amputee, Takes First Steps – Ever – on Prosthetic Leg!
25 year old Kris, born with PFFD was labeled a difficult fit & never walked with a prosthetic leg. Thanks to Steve Chamberland and 50legs.org, he found his way to POA where he walked for the 1st time, and so much more! Check this out!
Fascinating Video on Science Behind Phantom Pains
Excellent presentation on science behind phantom pain. Very clear and easy to understand.
Rosie, Hip Disarticulate Amputee, Takes Off Running!
Rosie, an energetic 8 year old hip disarticulate since birth, was thrilled with her new walking and running legs. “I love them so much,” she exclaimed. “Now i can walk down my driveway easy, and I can switch to my running leg so easy. I don’t want to ever stop running!” We are also making […]
First Child with Bilateral Hand Transplant
Regas Woods, a congenital bilateral above knee amputee and Paralympic athlete, sent us a photo of him with a pretty incredible new friend. “I met the coolest little famous guy in the airport this morning,” wrote Regas. His name is Zion Harvey, and he’s the first kid to have a bilateral hand transplant. He also […]
Small World: Two POA kids meet at Knoxville Airport
When two of our POA kids run into each other at Knoxville airport and discover they go to the same prosthetic facility – small world! ?#priceless #amputee #friends
POA’s New Prosthetic Socket Design for Hip Disarticulate & Hemi Pelvectomy Amputees
We’re excited to share with you a new hip disarticulate socket system we are testing! The silicone liner is incorporated into the socket, next to the skin, eliminating the need for silicone shorts. Leo (hip disarculate) and Angelina (hemi pelvectomy) say they feel very secure and comfortable in the socket, and can put it on […]
Celeste Corcoran: Endolite Orion Knee + TaiLor Made Foot = Winning Combo!
The combination of an Endolite USA Orion MP knee and TaiLor Made Prosthetics feet enables Celeste to walk with a smooth, stable and comfortable gait – even while wearing boots! #prosthetic #legs #feet #Endolite #Orion #tailormade #foot #amputeefashion
Jaelyn’s 1st Prosthetic Leg – She’s On Her Way!
Jaelyn’s prosthetic journey has begun, and it was so awesome that she had the encouragement and support of the new friends/peers she met at POA throughout the week! Born with a rare bone disorder, Jaelyn has spent most of her life undergoing procedures to improve the function of her leg, including limbing lengthening. With a […]
POA client Katie, AK amputee, modeling for Matilda Jane Clothing
Check out Katie on the Matilda Jane website, looking fabulous and modeling some cute clothes! Matilda Jane Clothing Website Link
Radley Gillis’ Takes First Steps on Prosthetic Legs
Radley “Rad” Gillis and his friends/family had been praying about this moment ever since his near-fatal motorcycle accident six months ago. As he stood for the first time, Stan told him to take it easy and not be discouraged if he could only take a few steps. His family, standing close by, said “if anyone […]