The pandemic kept the University of Central Oklahoma from hosting the Endeavor Games on its campus, as per usual. Instead, participants completed their events in their own communities and submitted their results electronically. But despite the virtual format, the...
I lost my leg about 20 years ago in a motorcycle accident. So, all I wanted was another leg, so that I could start getting around. At LeTourneau & Family Orthotics and Prosthetics, they’ve been a great help to me. Tom LeTourneau is a good man. He’s...
From the development of the first artificial knee device long ago, walking with a transfemoral prosthetic limb has either required a great deal of concentration or been extremely awkward. Either the wearer walked stiff-legged with the knee locked, or he/she had to...
“The relationship between a prosthetics and orthotics provider and the patient is best described as a combination of friendship, mentorship (where both patient and professional learn from each other), servanthood (on our part) and finally the seller/buyer...
Losing a limb can be one of the most debilitating events a person can experience. In the past, those who had undergone amputation of the lower leg were often confined to wheelchairs or, worse, to bed. The good news is that this doesn’t have to happen anymore, and...
Amputees Find New Freedom With Advanced Prosthetics Over the years, a good functional prosthetic outcome has depended largely on two elements: a well-designed, comfortable socket with dependable suspension, and proper alignment of the limb componentry to provide the...
