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Matt Belcher understands first-hand how important it is for a prosthetic leg to fit well. “It’s an everyday thing. When you’re walking on a prosthesis every day, there’s constant wear and tear and it can be stressful on your body. You want to make sure that it fits right. It’s a big deal,” explains Matt. […]
Read More »A prosthesis is a medical tool used as a replacement for a missing limb or part of a limb. The use of a prosthesis is often recommended for those who have lost their limb as a result of trauma or chronic medical condition. With the right prosthesis, you can live a quality life even after […]
Read More »Over the past decade, the emergence of disability rights awareness has led to an increased presence of amputees in mainstream media. The portrayals focus as much, if not more, on the possibilities of living with a prosthesis rather than the limitations. For example, in May, a Marine Corps veteran who lost his leg in […]
Read More »Achieving and maintaining the best possible fit with your prosthesis requires attention and ongoing assessments of how it’s feeling and performing. How your prosthesis works for you is expected to change with time and usage, so knowing what to watch for when it’s time for a replacement will help you maintain your healthiest lifestyle. […]
Read More »In 2001, 57-year-old John Gardner of Knoxville was involved in a tree cutting accident that crushed his ankle and left him with one leg shorter than the other. Over the next thirteen years, Gardner fought with limited mobility issues and depression about how his lifestyle was being compromised because of his injured leg. Then he […]
Read More »According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, more than 500 Americans lose a limb each day, and an estimated 1.9 million people in the United States live with limb loss. Limb Loss is the loss of all or part of an arm or leg due to trauma, infection, diabetes, heart disease, peripheral arterial […]
Read More »The Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center in Knoxville offers a unique model of care for patients who are facing a limb amputation. By partnering with a patient’s surgeon, Premier’s certified prosthetist Jason Hayden ensures that a patient will have the best possible outcome for a functional prosthesis. The team approach of surgeon and prosthetist accomplishes a […]
Read More »According to the Amputee Coalition, there are nearly 2 million people living with limb loss in the United States. The main causes for those amputations are vascular disease (54%) – including diabetes and peripheral arterial disease – trauma (45%) and cancer (less than 2%). One of the most common leg amputation points is below the […]
Read More »Reda is a three-year old chocolate lab with a new lease, or should we say leash, on life. By thriving despite a disability, Reda has quickly become a favorite of the staff and patients of Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center in Knoxville. In November last year, Reda was anonymously turned into the Blount County Animal Center […]
Read More »In the last decade or more there has been a sharp increase in the level of popular interest in amputees and prosthetic technologies, particularly around major sporting events like the Olympics and Paralympics. Chances are you’re not surprised to learn you can run with a prosthesis, but you may not know how much is involved […]
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6408 Papermill Drive
Knoxville TN 37919
HOURS:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
PHONE: 865-474-7096
FAX: 865-232-1313
PROSTHETIST
Jason Hayden
PROSTHETIST & ORTHOTIST
Abby Chandler
PROSTHETIST ASSISTANT
D.J. Vanderwerf
PROSTHETIC COORDINATOR
Isa Dauti
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