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News & Announcements

July 26, 2010

Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

On July 26, 1990, President George H. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure the civil rights of people with disabilities. This legislation established a clear...

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July 23, 2010

Come Test Drive The Latest Advancements in Prosthetic Technology

Sierra Orthopedic Laboratory would like to invite you to test drive the latest advanced prosthetic components and evaluate them for yourself.  We will be...

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Advanced Prosthetic Knees, Feet, and Hands
jon — Tuesday, July 27, 2010

For anyone with a limb prosthesis, there is no better way to see what the benefits are of advanced prosthetic knees, feet, and hands than to see them and try them yourself.  Therefore we are offering a free trial program for any prosthetic component that is appropriate for you; even microprocessor controlled knees and hands! Call (707) 528-9808 to arrange.

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What is the big deal about the i-Limb myoelectric hand?
jon — Friday, July 2, 2010

Ask David. He is a right below the elbow amputee and we just fit him with a myoelectric hand with an I Limb hand.  He can’t get the smile off of his face.  The arm is secure, comfortable, and he can operate the fingers and wrist smoothly with no cables or harness.  He only has to think about flexing the appropriate muscles and the hand moves accordingly and naturally.

Now he is beginning occupational therapy to learn the advanced activities and nuances of how to use the new hand.

David’s goal is to be the myoelectric poster boy.

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Amputation Rates Down, Especially For Seniors...
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Patient Profiles

June 2010

Gabe Goreham

On May 11, Gabe was in a devastating motorcycle accident, in which his legs were crushed. His life was saved by a very sweet soul—a former firefighter named Jorge...

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