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Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center in Knoxville, TN, is part of a grassroots state and federal effort to broaden insurance coverage of prosthetic and orthotic devices. The “So Everybody Can Move” initiative asks state legislatures to require insurance companies to cover devices that can used for physical activity or hygienic purposes. “In Tennessee insurance currently only […]
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Tags: amputation, diability rights, insurance coverage for prosthetic devices, living with limb loss, Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center, prosthetic device coverage, Prosthetist Hannah Howington, So Everybody Can Move
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. […]
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Tags: amputation, amputee, below knee amputation, poorly fitting prosthetic limb, Premier Prosthetic Center in Knoxville, Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center, prosthetics, prosthetist
Christa Brelsford is pounding the pavement of her Oak Ridge neighborhood. The mother of three has adjusted easily to her new prosthetic running blade, but after 12 years of disuse, building up her muscle systems to run safely has taken more grit than any of Christa’s previous athletic endeavors. “It’s taken me 8 months to […]
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Tags: amputation, amputee athletes, Amputee Blade Runners, free prosthetic sports legs, Jason Hayden, Premier Prosthetic Center in Knoxville, prosthetic limb, running blade
At Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center in Knoxville, we aim to educate and motivate our patients in order to drive the best possible clinical results for each individual. This begins with educating patients on expectations about their amputation surgery, postoperative recovery, and rehabilitation and preparation for prosthetic fitting. After surgery, we actively participate in the rehabilitation […]
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Tags: amputation, amputee services, below knee amputation, Ertl, hip disarticulation, loss of a limb, Mazet, Premier Prosthetic Center in Knoxville, Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center, prosthetic fitting, prothetists, residual limb
Like any surgical procedure, an amputation is traumatic for your limb and therefore requires dedicated care by you in order to heal properly and as quickly as possible. Additionally, you will need to prepare your limb for the greatest chance to not only receive a prosthesis but succeed in using one for your daily activities. […]
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Tags: amputation, amputation surgery, care after surgery, muscle contractures, postoperative sock, Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center, preparing for amputation, Prosthetic Center in Knoxville, residual limb, restoring mobility, shrinker
Facing an amputation is particularly challenging, but the team at Premier Prosthetic Center in Knoxville is here to support, educate, and prepare you with the ultimate goal of providing for your prosthetic needs once your limb has healed. It is important to understand the type of amputation surgery that you will have as this will […]
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Tags: above knee amputation, amputation, amputation surgery, below knee amputation, certified prosthetist, knee disarticulation, Premier Prosthetic Center, prosthetic, through knee amputation, transfemoral amputation, transtibial amputation
A Bahamas grandfather is back on his feet for the first time in years, thanks to the efforts of a Knoxville business man and the team at the Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center. “God is good! It’s amazing how God brings people together,” says 54-year old Darren Pinder of Eleuthra, Bahamas. “I can’t believe how a […]
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Tags: amputation, amputee, Amputee Blade Runners, Bahamas, custom fit, Darren Pinder, Jason Hayden, Premier Prosthetic Center, Prosthetic Legs
Losing a limb can be a painful and trying experience, but starting your rehabilitation as soon as possible is one of the best things you can do to recover – both physically and emotionally. About Prostheses A prosthesis, or a prosthetic, is an artificial device created to replace the limb that you’ve lost. This device […]
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Tags: amputation, knoxville, Premier Prosthetic Center, prostheses, prosthesis, prosthetic, tennessee
If you lose a part or all of your leg or arm as a result of circulatory problems, traumatic injuries, cancer, or birth defects, then you may be recommended for a device called a prosthesis. A prosthesis is an artificial limb that can help you perform your day-to-day activities – from eating to walking. Fitting […]
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Reda, the amputee Chocolate Lab that our Prosthetic Assistant, Tim Muncy, adopted in February of 2016, is thriving despite her disability! She’s happy, active, and enjoys doing what normal dogs do: playing and fetching balls and sticks. When Tim and his wife Denise adopted Reda, she had some skin problems and only weighed around 50 […]
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