PATIENT PROFILES
Gene Bond
When I lost my leg I had no idea where to turn. I assumed the rest of my life would be spent in a wheelchair. After my surgery I found AP&O in the phone book and went to their Athens office and met Jim and Josh. What convinced me to work with them on getting my leg was the honesty in their communication. I lost my leg due to diabetes and had complications in healing such that it took me a year to get my prosthetic leg. Jim kept telling me it was going to be fine and to be patient. He and Josh helped me keep a positive attitude. After a year I finally received my leg and that was the day I knew I was going to be alright just like Jim said I would. Read More...
Julie Suttles
In 2002, I lost my right leg above the knee in a motorcycle accident.Prior to the accident, I led a very active lifestyle and maintaining that life was of the utmost importance to me. So, I did tons of homework on prosthetic options - the features, the benefits, case studies... I read everything. When I was finished, I knew exactly what I wanted. The problem was that every prosthetic practitioner I turned to said "No. It won't work." Read More...
Joe Wittemore
I had polio at age five. For 62 years, the only braces I would even consider wearing came from Warm Springs. A little over 5 years ago I first tried on a brace made by Marc Kaufman at Atlanta Prosthetics and after two minutes of wearing their brace I said, "Marc, you've got a better mouse trap!" Read More...
Kelly Luckett
Kelly Luckett, a Symes amputee since age two is the third female amputee to run the Boston Marathon in its' 109-year history. AP&O became Kelly's sponsor and provided her with a carbon-fiber prosthesis - the "cheetah foot." Since then, she's run nine marathons. Her advice to anyone who has physical limitations and wants to run is to talk to his/her prosthetist about the components available for running without pain and a smooth gait. Read More...
Kevin Kuritzky
When an unexpected blood clot caused me to lose my leg, Atlanta Prosthetics and Orthotics was there for me from the beginning. When I say that the staff of AP&O is like family, I don't just mean it as an expression, I mean it from the heart. They understood my important goals of getting back to a normal life and enjoying my lengthy walks. Even though I have met my goals, they continue to be inspiring, helpful, and encouraging in ways that constantly take me aback. Read More...
Marshall Reddoch
I have been a patient of AP&O for 5 years. There is no other place I would ever consider going for my prosthetic care. I have the utmost confidence in AP&O as a professional group and I like the fact that they genuinely care about me and helping me be successful in my life. Their care and concern motivate me to keep improving and I really appreciate their great service to me; they have even made visits to my home when I could not get to their office for appointments. Read More...