01/06/2026
Riley Phipps, a UT Southwestern Master of Prosthetics-Orthotics alumnus, is proof that dreams come true when you follow your spark! β¨
As a double leg amputee, Mr. Phipps expressed, "Being born this way has opened doors that would never have opened. I have met incredible people, made amazing friends, and done things that most people only dream of. On the surface, being a double amputee may look like itβs terrible, but for me, itβs a blessing."
Mr. Phipps earned his master's in 2024 and is currently completing his residency at Hanger Clinic in St. Louis, Missouri.
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[Image: Person smiling in blue shirt and holding an ankle-foot orthosis.]