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Insights from our prosthetists about new technology, advances in prosthetics, & more
Ukraine war veteran runs 5k one week after receiving a prosthetic leg
June 17, 2025 Category: Ukraine, amputee lifestyle/story, Company News
Ukrainian Veteran Recovery Story: From Prosthetic Fitting to 5K Finish This Ukrainian veteran recovery story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible with expert care and teamwork. Just one week …
Read MoreAdapt. 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 …
Read MoreNo 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 …
Read MoreMCOP Greenville: Christopher Cross
April 30, 2025 Category: amputee lifestyle/story, Hand Prosthetics, Arm 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 …
Read MoreVeteran Chris Reid Receives a Custom Prosthetic Arm
March 27, 2025 Category: Hand Prosthetics, Arm Prosthetics, Military 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. …
Read MoreRestoring 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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