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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
Today, due to a lack of insurance coverage, thousands of children and adults with limb loss and limb difference are unable to afford and access life-changing prosthetic and orthotic care that helps them be physically active. We recently sat down with Prosthetist Hannah Howington, CPO, of Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center in Knoxville, to discuss a […]
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Tags: insurance coverage for prosthetic devices, orthotic care, Premier Prosthetics, Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center, So Everybody Can Move
To say that Jessie Monsen is an “active” senior citizen, would be a vast understatement. At 80-years old, the Knoxville women regularly works out at the YMCA, organizes picnics and events for her church, is a member of the Red Hats society for women, and also volunteers with local support groups. Last summer she even […]
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Tags: amputation surgery, amputee, living with limb loss, Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center, prosthesis
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
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
Christa Brelsford takes the loss of her right leg in stride. The 34-year old Oak Ridge scientist’s leg was crushed during a massive Haiti earthquake in 2010. She was in Haiti working on a literacy project with her brother. She has a practical attitude towards the injury and subsequent amputation. “I was very lucky,” explains […]
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Tags: amputee athlete, Amputee gold medalist, limb amputation, Premier Surgical Prosthetic Center
