Walking devices made in Oklahoma City to improve prosthetics’ performance
Days after moving into new offices in the Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park, officials with OrthoCare Innovations introduced two devices designed to help amputees walk better. What’s more, they will be manufactured in Oklahoma City.
Michael Varro, prosthetist and amputee, wears the smart pyramid and compass on his prosthetic leg Wednesday at an OrthoCare Innovations news conference in Oklahoma City. PHOTO BY PAUL B. SOUTHERLAND, THE OKLAHOMAN
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OrthoCare is working with the Veterans Affairs to have its compass system available for injured soldiers. The component that remains attached to a prosthetic costs $1,500, and the software system’s price tag is $6,500.
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