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Insights from our prosthetists about new technology, advances in prosthetics, & more

Adapt. Recover. Push Limits: A Skater’s Return to What He Loves

May 8, 2025 Category: amputee lifestyle/story

Adapt. Recover. Push Limits. In the summer of 2006, 17-year-old Bryan was living the kind of carefree days that define youth – filled with sunshine, freedom, and a touch of …

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No Limb, No Problem: MCOP Boston Returns to the Bionic 5K

May 5, 2025 Category: amputee lifestyle/story

Returning to the Bionic 5K — Rain or Shine On Sunday, April 27, 2025, MCOP Boston proudly returned to Cambridge, MA for our second year participating in the Bionic 5K …

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MCOP Greenville: Christopher Cross

April 30, 2025 Category: Arm Prosthetics, amputee lifestyle/story, Hand Prosthetics

Upper Limb Prosthetic Journey: Christopher’s Path  In 2014, Christopher Cross was doing something he loved, riding his motorcycle, then his life changed forever. A devastating accident resulted in the loss …

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Veteran Chris Reid Receives a Custom Prosthetic Arm

March 27, 2025 Category: Military Prosthetics, Arm Prosthetics, Hand Prosthetics

Veteran Chris Reid Receives a Custom Prosthetic Arm In October 2024, we had the honor of taking arm impressions for one of our valiant Veterans, Chris Reid. A former U.S. …

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Restoring Confidence with a Custom Partial Finger Prosthetic

February 24, 2025 Category: amputee lifestyle/story, Hand Prosthetics

At Medical Center Orthotics & Prosthetics (MCOP), we believe that every detail matters in prosthetic care. Sarai, a new patient at our Silver Spring clinic, recently visited us for a …

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Meet Jasmine

January 28, 2025 Category: Amputee Support, Hemipelvectomy

Specialized Hemipelvectomy Prosthetic Solutions: Meet Jasmine The name Jasmine, often synonymous with strength and resilience, truly embodies the spirit of this remarkable 27-year-old rockstar. Joining the MCOP family in July …

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