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Brazilian woman learns to walk again in Saginaw Township
For the first time in 13 years, Lohane Magarao took two steps forward. The 20-year-old Rio de Janeiro resident accomplished the feat Friday in Saginaw Township, where Scott Baranek, a certified prosthetist with Michigan Orthopedic Services, fitted her with a $35,000 right prosthetic leg.
A Hockey Game to Remember
Police Officers Association of Michigan raises money needed to purchase a new prosthetic for a young boy.
Paralympic athletes teach area amputees a better way to get around.
Seven years ago, doctors amputated Dalton Roberts' left leg above the knee as a result of bone cancer. Since then, the 12-year-old Beaverton boy has walked with the help of a prosthetic limb. But walking isn't enough; Dalton wants to run and jump.
Thunder in the Valley games 'smooth' in second year
Sixty-eight athletes -- a 17 percent increase over a year ago -- are showing their prowess during the second annual Thunder in the Valley Paralympic Games at Saginaw Valley State University.
Games offer challenge, camaraderie
Athletes are gathering from around the country to compete this weekend during the Thunder in the Valley Games at Saginaw Valley State University. The games are organized for athletes with disabilities, with competitions in track and field, air rifle, archery, swimming, power lifting and handcycling.
Bioness Screening Day
If you live with foot drop, the simplest tasks may be challenging. Come to the free Bioness Screening Day on March 20, 2009.
Amputee
Walking School
Michigan Orthopedic Services is proud to sponsor the Amputee Walking School. This is an opportunity open to all lower extremity amputees, their families and rehabilitation professionals who would like to learn techniques for increasing functional prosthetic control.
Michigan Orthopedic Services / Koch’s Orthotics and Prosthetics Merger
Michigan Orthopedic Services (MOS) is pleased and excited to announce its merger with Koch’s Orthotics and Prosthetics, giving Michigan Orthopedic Services three additional office locations in Southfield, Ypsilanti and Chelsea.
Huron Capital Partners with Michigan Orthopedic Services
Huron Capital Partners announced today that in the fourth quarter of 2007 the firm added five companies to its portfolio, capping a very active year for Huron where the firm completed 14 acquisition and divestiture transactions valued at over $225 million.
An Inspiration to All...
Although Mark Bolmoski has
suffered hardships in his life,
he has never given up.
Michigan Orthopedic Services/Detroit Tigers Operation Respect
Michigan Orthopedic Services sponsorship made it possible for Detroit News Newspapers in Education to distribute 106,116 Operation Respect student supplements to 980 schools in 75 of Michigan’s 83 counties during spring 2006. Distribution included more than 52,000 students in 242 Detroit schools.
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Myles Davis Gets New
Prosthetic Leg Davis, the Cherry Hill senior basketball player who lost his left leg to cancer at age 10, got a new prosthetic leg, courtesy of the Detroit Pistons and many others who donated money.
Myles Davis
Honored Detroit Pistons
and Michigan Orthopedic Services
Honors Boy Who Lost His Leg
Richard Loeffler
Second Chances
For man whose leg was amputated, walking is becoming easy again
(C-Leg provided by John Bryant, CPO Michigan Orthopedic Services)
Basketball Benefits RIM
(Event sponsored by Michigan Orthopedic Services)
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