Gulf Coast Orthotics and Prosthetics Center

06/06/2025

How does the osteomyoplastic (Ertl) approach to below-knee amputation compare to traditional techniques in patients with multiple comorbidities? This study reinforces the current literature on Ertl's functional advantages in appropriate, carefully selected patients and extends previous work demonstrating the utility in nontraumatic lower extremity amputation for multimorbid patients.

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03/02/2025

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10/01/2025

https://www.facebook.com/100064975170422/posts/989282393247591/?

Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for “insurance fairness” on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don’t face the same kinds of coverage challenges.

08/05/2024

This work aims at filling this gap in the literature. Methods: Ten people with transfemoral amputation wearing 3 different socket designs were recruited in this study: 2 ischial containment sockets featured by proximal trim lines that contain the ischial tuberosity and ramus and greater trochanter,....

07/03/2023

22/02/2023

This came out very cool! Carbon Myoelectric below elbow prosthesis with dual socket, step up hinges and Myo SensorHand from .

02/12/2021

The holidays are upon us ! What could be better than a new leg for Christmas! Fitting day today. &PCenter

11/09/2021

Today we remember those who sacrificed everything to help others.

03/09/2021

Today’s scoliosis theme is butterflies!

02/09/2021

BK Fitting day! This is how we ensure a proper total contact socket and obtain appropriate alignment. &PCenter

26/08/2021

This socket is out of this world ! Custom lamination for a BK prosthesis. It’s hard to tell, but there is reflective silver glitter in there ! &PCenter

16/08/2021

It’s great to see amputee visibility in the mainstream!
Great article in Runners World from an individual amputee perspective.

Jacky Hunt-Broersma is an amputee who’s been running for five years—here are her tried-and-true tips.