Nigeria Consult
Tracy Fields
Description
Collection
Title:
Nigeria Consult
Creator:
Tracy Fields
Date:
4/1/2021
Text:
Needing suggestions.
We have had a bilateral AK amputee from Nigeria reach out to us looking for
a lighter and more affordable prosthetic than what he is currently
ambulating with.
He lost his limbs in an auto accident back in 2006 when he was just 30
years old. He was able to afford a locally made prosthetic which he
indicates was made of some materials that are very heavy to carry
(materials are unknown). With his age and level of strength back then he
was managing to use the prosthetic without any real issues. His strength
and ability with those prosthetics now only allows him to go less than 20
meters before he is exhausted.
I asked him if he had a local prosthetist there in Nigeria that maybe we
could consult with as we do not have the resources available to provide him
with a prosthetic from here, but would be happy to maybe consult in the
fabrication process for him. He did say that he has a local technician but
does not believe is knowledgeable enough to provide him with what he is
hoping for comfort wise.
Our office is a small mom and pop shop and we do not have the resources
available to assist in something to this magnitude. I do not want to leave
him on that note if there are any options available that I could direct him
to instead.
If any of you have any suggestions on who or where I can refer him to, I
would greatly appreciate your advice. He did send a picture of his limbs if
that would be any information you would like I can submit independently.
Hope you all have a great day!!
Thank you
*Tracy Fields*
Billing Specialist
*First Step Prosthetics*
*Kentucky Location:*
1136 US 31W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone 270.904.6130 / Fax 270.721.0749
*Tennessee Location:*
728 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone 615.461.8557 / Fax 615.461.8581
Email: <Email Address Redacted>
This facsimile/email transmission contains information, which is
confidential and/or privileged. This information is intended for use only
by the addressee indicated above. If you are not the intended recipient,
please be advised that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the
contents of this information is strictly prohibited, and that any
misdirected or improperly received information must be returned to this
company immediately. Your cooperation in contacting the sender regarding
the erroneous receipt is requested.
We have had a bilateral AK amputee from Nigeria reach out to us looking for
a lighter and more affordable prosthetic than what he is currently
ambulating with.
He lost his limbs in an auto accident back in 2006 when he was just 30
years old. He was able to afford a locally made prosthetic which he
indicates was made of some materials that are very heavy to carry
(materials are unknown). With his age and level of strength back then he
was managing to use the prosthetic without any real issues. His strength
and ability with those prosthetics now only allows him to go less than 20
meters before he is exhausted.
I asked him if he had a local prosthetist there in Nigeria that maybe we
could consult with as we do not have the resources available to provide him
with a prosthetic from here, but would be happy to maybe consult in the
fabrication process for him. He did say that he has a local technician but
does not believe is knowledgeable enough to provide him with what he is
hoping for comfort wise.
Our office is a small mom and pop shop and we do not have the resources
available to assist in something to this magnitude. I do not want to leave
him on that note if there are any options available that I could direct him
to instead.
If any of you have any suggestions on who or where I can refer him to, I
would greatly appreciate your advice. He did send a picture of his limbs if
that would be any information you would like I can submit independently.
Hope you all have a great day!!
Thank you
*Tracy Fields*
Billing Specialist
*First Step Prosthetics*
*Kentucky Location:*
1136 US 31W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Phone 270.904.6130 / Fax 270.721.0749
*Tennessee Location:*
728 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone 615.461.8557 / Fax 615.461.8581
Email: <Email Address Redacted>
This facsimile/email transmission contains information, which is
confidential and/or privileged. This information is intended for use only
by the addressee indicated above. If you are not the intended recipient,
please be advised that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the
contents of this information is strictly prohibited, and that any
misdirected or improperly received information must be returned to this
company immediately. Your cooperation in contacting the sender regarding
the erroneous receipt is requested.
Citation
Tracy Fields, “Nigeria Consult,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 2, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/255487.
