Patient Stories
Amanda M. |
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An avid cheerleader, dancer, soccer player and straight “A” student, Amanda knew what it felt like to be fully alive until one day her 17-year-old world turned upside down. After a cheer camp, which understandably leaves more than a few students with their share of aches and pains, Amanda complained of a sharp pain in her left knee. Without alarm, Amanda's parents took her to a... |
Terri F. |
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When Terri French wheeled herself into The Amputee and Prosthetic Center for the first time, she was still in disbelief. “This is a dream. This has to be a dream,” she said in tears. “I still can’t believe I’m this close to getting a new leg!” The feisty 45 year-old grandmother from New Caney has had her share of troubles. Over 20 years ago,... |
Herman C. |
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Herman Clopton was once an avid bowler, participating in events throughout the city but in 2007, Mr. Clopton had his lower leg amputated and he never thought he would bowl again. But in April the Amputee and Prosthetic Center and their amputee social group, Amputees in Action had a social outing at the Palace bowling lanes. Just like the picture shows, Herman showed great determination prior... |
Edward N. |
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Edward Norris, a father of 5, grandfather of 13 and great grandfather of 12, has 30 reasons to walk again. Mr. Norris suffers from diabetes and had poor circulation in his right leg, which required recent amputation. Mr. Norris had received two limbs in the past from various prosthetic providers and they were so uncomfortable, he didn't want to go through the pain of trying to live with an... |
Wendy L. |
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A decade ago, Wendy Ledbetter’s life seemed like the perfect picture of contentment. Admittedly a cycle enthusiast, Wendy, like most other people, took for granted the same less-adventurous things in life…like going to the mailbox. Then one day in July of 2001, as she was riding her motorcycle, she was suddenly broadsided by a dump truck. The entire left side of Wendy’s body... |
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Chhon C. |
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Cambodian Veteran Lives the American Dream
Chhon Chea joined the Cambodian army at the young age of 17, where he served for four years. During the Cambodian civil war he stepped on a land mine, sustaining injuries that led to the amputation of his leg; thereafter he was bounced around several refugee camps. It was at one of these refugee camps where Mr. Chea received his... |
Richard L. |
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After battling bone cancer for 10 years, Richard reluctantly agreed to an above knee amputation. Little did he know it would become one of the best decisions of his life. Now that he has a new limb he has returned to working cattle as a rancher. Read Full Story>> |
Roger L. |
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