MCOP Blog
Insights from our prosthetists about new technology, advances in prosthetics, & more
Isaac
August 26, 2013
Isaac is an upbeat 11-year-old boy with a wrist amputation. He lives in Warrenton, Virginia and has two older sisters, Kelcie and Miranda. Isaac’s mother, Tiffanie, shared his story with …
Read MoreDorsey Vengrouski
May 20, 2013
Dorsey lives with her husband John and their son Delian in Upper Marlboro, MD. Background: When I was 12 years old, I was hit by a drunk driver going 60 …
Read MoreDavid Plakas
November 29, 2012
Dave Plakas is a 55 year old bilateral below the knee amputee. He’s a Navy veteran living in Middletown, Maryland, near his two wonderfully supportive children, Brandon and Kristen. Dave’s …
Read MoreDonna Hopkins
Donna’s Story: “In June 2010 I was scheduled to have what I considered at that point to be pretty routine surgery, removing fibroid tumors from my ovaries. I had survived …
Read MoreMark Holbert
Sergeant Mark Holbert has served in the U.S. Army for 16 years and lives with his wife and daughter in Rockville, MD. Mark’s Story: “I was injured in Afghanistan in …
Read MoreBill Spiker
Bill Spiker lives in Wilmington, Delaware. Bill’s story: “My wife Carol was hurt in a car accident and became a paraplegic. Later, a complication involving a blood clot resulted in Carol …
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