If you’ve ever dismissed LEGOs as a simple toy, you may want to think again. Christina Stephens, a 31-year-old amputee from St. Louis, has found a new purpose for the popular building blocks: prosthetics. When a co-worker joked that Stephens should make a leg prosthesis out of LEGOs, Stephens got the last laugh by actually undertaking …
by Rachel Bennett A child’s first steps is a monumental event. At 2 years old, Ireland Nugent has taken her first steps twice — and the second time was perhaps even more exciting than the first. After an April 11 lawn mower accident left her without lower legs and feet, Ireland underwent seven surgeries and received prostheses on June 17. …
by Rachel Bennett Every Monday, we’ll choose a video that we feel exemplifies the best of what the orthotics and prosthetics community has to offer. Whether the video features one of our patients or is a global news item, we hope it will inspire, educate and/or brighten your day. In 2012, Brawny paper towels partnered with Wounded Warrior Project …
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