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James Edward Hanger (February 25, 1843 – June 9, 1919) was a Confederate States Army veteran of the American Civil War, a prosthetist and a businessman. It is reported that he became the first amputee of the war after being struck in the leg by a cannonball. [ 1 ]
Hanger, Inc. (formerly Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.) is a leading national provider of products and services that assist in enhancing or restoring the physical capabilities of patients with disabilities or injuries that is headquartered in Austin, Texas (formerly Bethesda, Maryland). The company provides orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) services ...
A new book shines a light on the effects of war in a body-positive way. Photographer Michael Stokes is raising money for a new coffee table book titled "Always Loyal," highlighting wounded U.S ...
Amy Palmiero-Winters (born August 18, 1972) is a below-knee amputee, long-distance runner, and triathlete. She holds eleven world records in various events. In 2010, she was awarded the James E. Sullivan Award as the top amateur athlete in the United States and the ESPN ESPY Award as the top female athlete with a disability in the world.
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These days, Tennessee middle school student Aubrey Sauvie, 12, who was born with no hands, says she can bang on her drums as hard or fast as she wants.
He is the Vice-President of Prosthetics for Hanger Clinic, a prosthetics and orthotics provider in the United States. [2] Kevin travels around the United States and the world providing care for patients with unique or challenging cases and for disabled athletes. [2] [3] He also presents scientific symposiums and educational programs. [1] [4]
One of the main characters is an amputee from a fishing accident. 2021 Graphic novel Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship [27] Jessica Kensky/Patrick Downes Protagonist is a girl who is a double-leg below-knee (acquired) amputee. 2021 Picture book (based on true story) Roxy and Maliboo: It's Okay to Be Different [28]