IPOD WINNER AT OHIO CHAPTER

Mark Bondurant, with Buckeye Orthopedic Design, was our iPod winner at The Ohio Chapter - AAOP meeting held in Columbus, OH. Thanks to everyone that stopped by our booth. Look for our table in Georgia at the GSOP for your next chance to win.

OHIO 2008 ANNUAL SPRING MEETING

Featured employee of the month

Ed Grace, President of Grace Prosthetic Fabrication, Inc, is our featured employee this month. In his own words, this is how it all started…..

I got into this field by accident, kind of like most people that get into O. & P. I was working as an orthopedic operating room technician in Huntington, WV, where I got to know George Parsley and Steve Hart. They were two local CPO's in the area, and they came to the O.R. regularly for Halo installations, cast bracing, and temporary immediate post surgical prosthetic fittings. I became very interested in the field, so George and Steve invited me to visit the facility. I did...and began working at Parmeco Inc. in November 1979. There I learned to fabricate prosthetics, as well as fitting and alignment. After 2 years of training, I basically took over the prosthetics at Parmeco, doing all the measuring, fitting, and fabrication, in addition to hospital calls and attending various clinics. I continued working at Parmeco for another 5 1/2 years. In 1986, I moved from WV to Orlando, FL. and worked at DOBI-Sympex in the prosthetic department and eventually became the supervisor. There I learned how central fabrication worked and how to keep the production flow going. I worked for DOBI for 2 years. After that I spent a short time as partners in another central fab. In March, 1990, along with my dad, (who had retired from the Ford Motor Company and was living in New Port Richey), opened Grace Prosthetic Fabrication, Inc. The rest is history!!!

2008 Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium held in Orlando, FL.

Unveiling our new table cover at the 2008 Academy Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium held in Orlando, FL. Joining Tony Culver at the meeting was Todd Haller, Grace Prosthetic’s Orthotic Products Manager, to answer any questions about orthotics. We even had a rare appearance from our President, no…, not George W….., Grace Prosthetic President, Ed Grace. Ed stated that it was nice seeing old friends and putting faces with the voices he’s heard over the phone.

2008 OPAF Thranhardt Classic Golf Outing held at the Grand Cypress Golf Course in Orlando, FL. Despite the chilling wind and temperature of 38 degrees, we had a great time at this tournament. Who would have thought you needed a coat, gloves and ear muffs in Florida??
Thanks to OPAF for sponsoring a great tournament!!
Pictured: Jim Young, Amputee Prosthetic Clinic; Tony Culver, Grace Prosthetic Fabrication; Daniel Hickey, Prosthetic Research Specialists

IPOD WINNER AT AAOP 2008 ORLANDO

Congratulations to Harry Phillips with Triangle Orthopaedic Associates! He was the winner of our iPod drawing at the 34th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium held in Orlando, FL. Look for us at the Ohio State Meeting in Columbus, OH for your next chance to win!!!