Amazing technology
Skewes, Ed
Description
Collection
Title:
Amazing technology
Creator:
Skewes, Ed
Date:
9/15/2010
Text:
Over 30 years ago my sister Mary had a transfemoral amputation due to
cancer, and walked in her first above knee prosthesis. It was a crude
preparatory prosthesis, yet I was amazed to see her use this artificial
leg to walk.
This personal experience motivated me with a desire to enter this
profession and help others. The advances in technology in the field of
Prosthetics and Orthotics are often a result of chemical and mechanical
engineers (unsung heroes). Computer technology has also had a
remarkable impact upon our field.
Please click on the link below to further appreciate how far this
field has come, and what we have to look forward to in the future.
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Edward A. Skewes CPO
Director Orthotic and Prosthetic Department
Shriners Hospitals for Children(r) 950 W. Farris Road Greenville, SC
29605
p (864) 255-8761
f (864) 255-8751
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cancer, and walked in her first above knee prosthesis. It was a crude
preparatory prosthesis, yet I was amazed to see her use this artificial
leg to walk.
This personal experience motivated me with a desire to enter this
profession and help others. The advances in technology in the field of
Prosthetics and Orthotics are often a result of chemical and mechanical
engineers (unsung heroes). Computer technology has also had a
remarkable impact upon our field.
Please click on the link below to further appreciate how far this
field has come, and what we have to look forward to in the future.
<URL Redacted>
f=general
< <URL Redacted>
ef=general>
Edward A. Skewes CPO
Director Orthotic and Prosthetic Department
Shriners Hospitals for Children(r) 950 W. Farris Road Greenville, SC
29605
p (864) 255-8761
f (864) 255-8751
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail communication and any attachments may contain confidential and privileged information for the use of the designated recipients. If you are not the intended recipient, (or authorized to receive for the recipient) you are hereby notified that you have received this communication in error and that any review, disclosure, dissemination, distribution or copying of it or its contents is prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please destroy all copies of this communication and any attachments and contact the sender by reply e-mail or telephone (813) 281-0300.
Citation
Skewes, Ed, “Amazing technology,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 1, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/231752.
