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Spinal Bracing – The Case For Spinal Orthoses

Spinal Bracing – The Case For Spinal Orthoses

Orthotic management of spinal conditions presents a variety of options and challenges to today’s clinicians...options in the wide variety of devices now in use, challenges in selecting the most appropriate one for each patient’s specific needs. Spinal bracing...

Prosthetic Foot Options For Amputees In Beaumont

Prosthetic Foot Options For Amputees In Beaumont

Over the past decade, no class of prosthetic componentry has shown greater advancement than foot and ankle systems. Today’s components reflect improved engineering, lightweight materials and versatile designs, producing enhanced biomechanical benefits and a more...

LeTourneau Prosthetics Tribute To 911 Heroes

LeTourneau Prosthetics Tribute To 911 Heroes

LeTourneau Prosthetics would like to pay tribute to all of our first responders and the heroes of 9-11-2001. We would like to express our deepest condolences to those who were lost and our sincere gratitude to all the heroes who continue to serve. We have not...

Myoelectric Prosthetic Componentry Is Coming Of Age

Myoelectric Prosthetic Componentry Is Coming Of Age

High-Tech Prosthetics for Upper-Limb Amputees Having evolved gradually over the last three decades, myoelectric systems for upper-limb amputees are hitting their stride. Technological advances in the computer industry, in motor and battery design, and even in cell...

Upper Limb Prosthetics And Prosthetic Arms

Upper Limb Prosthetics And Prosthetic Arms

Patients referred to our practice for evaluation and restoration of an upper-limb deficiency, whether congenital or acquired, undergo a detailed process designed to provide the most practical and functional prosthesis for their individual needs, preferences and...