Sierra Orthopedic Laboratory is pleased to announce our new Practitioner, Brian Lee. Brian is a certified Orthotist/Prosthetist who brings his love and passion of helping others to Sierra.

We are excited that Brian has joined our team of caring and dedicated people.

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Touch Bionics, developer of advanced upper-limb prosthetic technologies, today announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer. Ian Stevens has taken over as CEO from Stuart Mead, who led Touch Bionics through its formative years as a commercial organisation.

“I am very pleased to be joining Touch Bionics at such an important point in the company’s evolution,” said Stevens. “I am looking forward to working with the team at Touch Bionics to ensure that the company enjoys continued success.”

Sierra Orthopedic Laboratory is proud to announce that one of its Prosthetist/Orthotists received The American Red Cross Hero Award for Medical in Sonoma County. Jon Batzdorff was honored at The 8th Annual Red Cross Real Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in Rohnert Park, CA for his work in Haiti.

Sierra Orthopedic Labs hosted a special clinic at our Santa Rosa office on April 13th, during which time patients could try out the latest advancements in prosthetic technology. Patients were able to try Microprocessor Controlled Knees, Dynamic Response Feet, Myoelectric Arms, and Advanced Socket Technology free of charge.

If you are interested in trying out the latest in Prosthetic & Orthotics technology free of charge, please call 1-800-315-9808.

View pictures from our Test Drive.

The Amputee Coalition is proud to recognize the support of American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Pedorthics, Inc. (ABC) as a Cobble Stone Sponsor of the Amputee Coalition’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp for 2011. The Cobble Stone sponsorship represents a financial commitment of $5,000 to the camp for its programs and activities. The youth camp is a 5-day traditional summer camp experience for children ages 10-17 who have lost an arm or leg or were born with limb differences.

Eleven members of the Amputee Coalition of America have completed the first Amputee Action Network Training Course. Representing 11 states, the Lead 11 for 2011 will use the training they received to pass and preserve insurance parity in their states, pass gubernatorial proclamations declaring April as Limb Loss Awareness Month and other issues on the Amputee Coalition’s 2011 Legislative Agenda.

“These 11 people have shown themselves to be proven leaders in their respective states. They are active in our legislative efforts, support groups and in their communities. We are proud to present the first ‘graduates’ of the Amputee Action Network Course,” said Kendra Calhoun, president & CEO of the Amputee Coalition of America.”

The ProsthetiKa container-based workshop is now secured on its cement pad on the premises of Hospital Adventiste in Haiti. We are beginning clinical, fabrication, and training activities. Though this prosthetics and orthotics program is intended to be run and staffed by Haitians, we will be sending volunteer experts to provide training and assistance as long as necessary and appropriate. 

Austin, Texas – Innovative Neurotronics, Inc., the development and commercialization subsidiary of Hanger Orthopedic Group, is proud to announce its WalkAide technology has earned the product endorsement of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).  An award-winning functional electrical stimulation technology, the WalkAide combats a form of paralysis known as “foot drop” caused by multiple sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and incomplete spinal cord injury.