An Article by Our Founder

July 15, 2018October 9, 2022

An article by our founder and owner, Stefan Knauss, was recently published in O&P Edge Magazine. Stefan is always looking to utilize materials to come up with original strategies for tackling tough cases. In this article, he details how to create a socket with a seamless connection between HCR silicone rubber and hard resin laminate. Please follow this link to read in detail.

https://opedge.com/Articles/ViewArticle/2018-08-01/academy-society-spotlight-of-rubber-and-resin

Put A Ring On It

ByAndrew Bossenmeyer August 15, 2019October 9, 2022

This client has been married for years. However, this is the first time she’s had a left hand to place her engagement ring on. She even brought her ring in so we could custom sculpt her ring finger to make sure it fit! We are happy to take special requests and make accommodations to fulfill…

Aesthetic Prosthetics | Legs

We’ve Got You Covered

ByAndrew Bossenmeyer May 15, 2017October 9, 2022

A common question we get about our upper extremity prosthetics is, “Do the fingers move?” While we do create covers for myo-electric prosthetic hands, many people actually prefer a “passive” realistic prosthetic that remains in a compliant, natural position. When a client has a sound hand, they will use it to grasp smaller items. They…

Aesthetic Prosthetics | Arms | Hands

Symmetry Restored

ByAndrew Bossenmeyer December 15, 2018October 9, 2022

Symmetry Restored This teenage girl was born without a fully formed left arm. Here she wears her highly realistic, passive silicone prosthetic restoration for the first time.

Aesthetic Prosthetics | Fingers | Hands

Ready For Your Close Up?

ByAndrew Bossenmeyer March 15, 2019October 9, 2022

Just about a week ago, we shared a picture of our wonderful client, Jessica, modeling her new prosthetic pinky while using her phone. Here is a close up of her piece.

Aesthetic Prosthetics

Two of a Kind

ByAndrew Bossenmeyer May 15, 2019October 9, 2022

Our primary goal is to create a prosthesis that truly satisfies each of our clients and it is always great to hear feedback after they have taken it home. Some of our clients prefer to have a second or “back-up” prosthesis in the event something should happen to one. We created an ear for this…

Aesthetic Prosthetics | Feet

More Exciting Than A New Car

ByAndrew Bossenmeyer December 15, 2016October 9, 2022

This client has been a prosthesis wearer for many years and traveled cross-country to California to have us create a right partial foot for her. She expressed her feelings of having a new prosthesis made as, “More exciting than getting a new car.”

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