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Patient Success Stories
From the moment you enter PrimeCare, you can rest assured you will be taken care of every step of the way.
Prosthetics
Updated:
4/2/2026
Jessie: Gaining Independence After Below-Knee Amputation
Prosthetics
Updated:
3/4/2026
Jessica: Rebuilding Confidence After Above-Knee Amputation
Prosthetics
Updated:
3/4/2026
Mary: Custom Below-Knee Prosthetic After CRPS
Prosthetics
Updated:
11/21/2024
Case Study: Rediscovering Joy with Prosthetics After Diabetic Amputation
Prosthetics
Prosthetics
Prosthetics
Updated:
6/18/2024
Case Study: Overcoming Osteomyelitis Through Customized Prosthetics
Prosthetics
Prosthetics
Updated:
12/28/2023
Case Study: Custom Leg Prosthetics
Prosthetics
Updated:
6/24/2022
Janet: Getting Back to Everyday Life after Amputation
Prosthetics
Updated:
3/17/2022
William: Below the knee amputation and successful recovery
Prosthetics
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Patient Success Stories
William E. Apodaca Fisk
lower Limb Prosthetics
Patient had to undergo a below the knee amputation of right leg to save his life. The use of his current prosthesis, which was fabricated using Ossur Prosthetics direct socket system, makes the patient feel, “like this prosthesis is part of my body and I have more control of my prosthesis.” Patient was able to get back to living a very active lifestyle thanks to the proper goal setting, latest technology and fitting techniques available from Primecare.
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Ralph Merrill
lower limb prosthetics
Patient suffered a tragic motorcycle accident when a vehicle ran a red light and hit him, resulting in an above-the-knee amputation. Patient was fitted with a prosthesis using the latest technology available with a microprocessor. Patient states, “my mobility really increased" [with the new prosetheses and vacuum with suction suspension]
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Janet Rodriguez
walkable prosthetic
I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma on my right femur and knee cap at the age of 17. The tumor was not shrinking after 4 months of chemo and I made the decision to get it amputated.
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Case Study: Overcoming Osteomyelitis Through Customized Prosthetics
Lower Limb Prosthetics
Through our collaborative efforts, the patient achieved positive outcomes and regained a significant level of functionality. He surpassed traditional expectations by expediting his rehabilitation timeline, reducing his reliance on a walker sooner than anticipated.
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Leonard Sandgren
Lower Limb Prosthetics
Leonard faced a leg amputation due to an infected injury. Seeking to reclaim his active lifestyle, he turned to us for a custom prosthetic solution. Through personalized care and advanced tech, Leonard quickly regained mobility and resumed his favorite activities.
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Jose Julio Flores Gonzalez
Lower Limb Prosthetics
Facing an amputation due to osteomyelitis, Jose received a custom prosthetic. Through personalized care and rehabilitation, he quickly regained mobility, surpassed expectations, and resumed his active lifestyle, including hiking and playing guitar.
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Mark Yelsma
Lower Limb Prosthetics
Mark faced a leg amputation due to a bone infection, but refused to let it define him. Partnering with us, he sought a custom prosthesis. Through personalized care and innovative Direct Lamination technology, Mark regained mobility and pursued his passions.
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Rene Antillon
Lower Limb Prosthetics
Rene's active life was disrupted by a leg amputation, but he refused to let it define him. Partnering with PrimeCare, he found personalized care and advanced prosthetic technology that helped him reclaim his independence and rediscover the joy of movement.
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Norma Cardova
Lower Limb Prosthetics
Norma faced an amputation due to diabetes. Refusing to be defined by her loss, she partnered with PrimeCare to find the perfect prosthetic fit. This journey tested her resilience, but ultimately, Norma regained her independence and rediscovered her passions.
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Mary Lara
Lower Limb Prosthetics
After nearly a decade of CRPS pain, Mary chose a below-knee amputation and found new independence with a custom prosthetic at PrimeCare.
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Jessica
Lower Limb Prosthetics
After bone cancer resulted in a left above-knee amputation, Jessica rebuilt her mobility and confidence with advanced microprocessor knee technology at PrimeCare.
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Joseph Martinez
Lower Limb Prosthetics
After a blood clot forced Jessie to undergo a below-knee amputation, he was determined to get back to living life. With a custom prosthetic from PrimeCare, he found the freedom to walk again, regain his independence, and enjoy the activities he once loved. This is the story of how he made it happen.
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