What Makes Us Different?
Surgical Techniques
Since 2006, Amputee Associates has advocated for improved surgical techniques. We believe the surgery is at least as important as the prosthesis given to the patient.Learn More Here
Care Coordination
The prosthetist becomes involved the moment amputation is considered surgically. A complete amputee care plan determined in advance gives the patient confidence their mobility goals will be fulfilled.Learn More Here
Clinical Prosthetist
Amputee Associates has redefined the role of clinical prosthetist by broadening their scope of practice through involvement in surgery, wound care, and rehabilitation planning.Learn More Here
Latest News
Sweetwater Amputee Continues to Inspire
Our friend, DJ, was in the spotlight again. WBIR 10News aired a 30 second clip of DJ’s story during the Super Bowl. We are proud to know DJ and that his story continues to encourage others nationwide. Read the full story here:
“Perfect Storm” Helps Amputee Receive New Prosthetic Leg
Amputee Associates had the privilege to provide a new prosthesis for a young man from the Dominican Republic. Graviel was able to come to the U.S. free of charge to receive world class care from Amputee Associates. You can read the full story in the Vascular Specialist here:
AMPUTEE ASSOCIATES INTERN EARNS SPOT ON COLLEGE FOOTBALL TEAM
Amputee Associates summer intern, D.J. Vanderwerf has earned a spot on the East Tennessee State Football team. You can read more about this story here:
We had a new visitor in the office today. Max had quite the interest in the industry of prosthetics!
Take a 360 degree panorama look into our CAD area. CAD technology allows us to carve foam molds from files that are sent digitally to us from our prosthetists!
Here's an Amputee Associates Central Fabrication socket getting put to good use!An awesome example of one of our patients truly living life without limitations. Amputee Associates Central Fabrication Fillauer Savannah Vascular and Cardiac Institute
Amputee Coalition of America is a fantastic resource for the amputee community. Check out the link below for detailed information and resources on each type of amputation level.
Resources by Amputation Level | Amputee Coalition
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Resources by Amputation Level Partial Foot or Toe(s) (incl. Symes)Below Knee (incl. Rotationplasty)Above Knee (incl. Knee Disarticulation)Hip Disarticulation or HemipelvectomyBilateral Lower Limb Loss Partial Hand or Finger(s)Below Elbow (incl. Wrist Disarticulation)Above Elbow (incl. Elbow Disartic...
Come visit us at booth #17 at the annual FVS meeting if you are attending! Great conversations are being had and rumor has it we have the best chocolate selection!
Here is a sneak peek of our renovations for central fabrication. This expansion will nearly double their work-space!
Did you know April is Limb Loss Awareness Month? Learn more about the meaning behind it here: www.amputee-coalition.org/events-programs/limb-loss-awareness-month/
Limb Loss Awareness Month (LLAM) | Amputee Coalition
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Amputee Associates is exhibiting at the annual SCVS meeting at Walt Disney World - Yacht and Beach Club. Stop by and see us if you plan on attending!
Shout out to Daryl R Farler for being named one of Nashville Business Journal's 40 Under 40!We are so proud of board member, athlete ambassador, and community liaison Daryl R Farler for being recognized as one of Nashville Business Journal's 40 Under 40! #nbj40 #40under40 #amputeebladerunners
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Here is a great news story on one of the prosthetists we work with, Ryan Fann. He is a world-class prosthetist and always looks to make a positive difference in the lives of his patients at The Mobility Institute Prosthetic Clinic and with Amputee Blade Runners.
Watch the news story in the link below to learn more about all that Ryan is involved with!
Curious to learn how Amputee Associates is revolutionizing amputee care? Visit our site below!
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THE PROCESS - Amputee Associates, LLC
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The current model of care is disjointed. Amputation surgery is viewed as a failure because the limb was unable to be saved. A physician prescription for a prosthetist ends the surgeon’s involvement. Coordinating care means there is a clinical partnership between the surgeon and prosthetist which sta...Nice job, Darryl! Everyone be sure to follow Darryl for great exercises to begin doing or implement into your established routine!
Amputee Blade Runners
Thanks to Darryl Partridge with Vent Fitness for yet another amazing Workout Wednesday!!! Click Medical Fillauer #workoutwednesday #amputeefitness #amputeebladerunners #nofeetnoexcuses
Looking for information and resources regarding amputation? Check out Amputee Coalition of America's website to get started!
Resources by Topic | Amputee Coalition
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Resources by Topic Adaptive Technology Coping With Limb Loss Definitions Diabetes Donating Prostheses Emergency Preparedness Financial Assistance Finding Help Healthy Eating Healthy Living Inspirational Stories Limb Loss Statistics Medical Issues Pain Management Physical Activity Prevention Prosthet...More great work from our central fabrication team!Another fantastic socket completed. A big thank you to Click Medical and Fillauer for supplying high quality componentry for our sockets!
Test Socket Time-Lapse
Here is a 30 second time-lapse of Nick Gambill, our Director of Fabrication, creating a test socket for a patient.
A sheet of plastic is heated up in an oven and pulled over a pre-formed mold to create a test socket. This is what an amputee patient wears until it is the right time for them to get a permanent prosthesis.
So proud of you Nick, love u
We are passionate about our mission here at Amputee Associates! It's great to be a part of a company that improves the lives of others. Our mission statement is quoted in the picture below.
We have created a new Facebook page solely for our Central Fabrication team and their work.
Please help us out by liking that page to stay up to date with all of their amazing work!
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Amputee Associates Central Fabrication
Amputee Associate’s Central Fabrication provides world class prosthetic-only fabrication. Our fabrication team boasts significant experience in lower-limb fabrication and have fabricated well over 20,000 prosthetic sockets. Our technicians work closely with Certified Prosthetists to design the appropriate device for every patient’s unique needs.Check out this great video/article on our friend, DJ.
His story was aired in a 30 second spot during the super bowl!
Sweetwater amputee continues to inspire
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Two years ago, on Super Bowl Sunday, WBIR 10News had the opportunity to highlight some of the most inspiring people in all of East Tennessee. We showed you five individuals' straight from the heart stories and let you be the judge.Have you recently gone through an amputation and are looking to connect with a local support group?
Use the link below provided by Amputee Coalition of America to find a group that meets nearest to you.
Support Group Network | Amputee Coalition
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Amputee support groups provide an invaluable place for new amputees and their family members to connect with others who have overcome similar challenges. With over 260 support groups registered with the Amputee Coalition, amputees across the country are receiving the support vital for recovery. Plea...Our new Amputee Associates website is up and running. Feel free to head over and check it out!
www.amputeeassociates.com
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CAD/CAM Carver - Amputee Associates
Our fabrication team uses electronic CAD files to carve out foam prosthetic socket molds. This advanced technology allows us to produce sockets more efficiently than ever.
This is a short clip of us creating a mold in the carver.
Take a look at this article about a furry feline named Pooh who was given a second chance to walk again!
Amputee cats given bionic paws in groundbreaking surgery
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Two cats have been given a new lease of life in what is thought to be a surgery first for Europe aside from Britain.Amputee Associates will be at the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery (SAVS) meeting this coming weekend. If you are attending, please stop by booth #30 to say hello! meeting.savs.org/
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The SAVS was established to promote the art and science of vascular surgery and to further education in the comprehensive care of vascular disease, including disorders of the arteries, veins, lymphatics and microcirculation exclusive of the heart and brain.
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