Compassion.
At Collier Orthotics & Prosthetics, our practitioners listen to their patients.
Whether their issue is short-term, and especially when it is long-term. We want to understand the emotional journey of our patients to better help them with their physical progress.
How can we help you? Let us know.
Prosthetic Case Study - Trans Tibial Amputee
 
   
Mikhaila Rutherford is a 26 year old trans tibial amputee with a new career as a nurse. Her new prosthesis gives her the mobility and comfort level she needs to meet the rigorous physical demands of being a nurse.

Four years ago, Mikhaila came to our lead prosthetic practitioner with some challenges:
  1. She has had multiple surgeries to resolve her subluxating patella (knee cap).
  2. She has a short residual limb.
  3. Her current foot did not allow for any flexibility when walking on slopes of any kind.
George was able to get Mikhaila approved for the best prosthetic device designed to accommodate her fitting challenges. Watch the video to see how Mikhaila's new prosthesis with an articulating ankle provides her with more stability when she's walking on ramps and stairs.

"She was fit with an ALPS AKDT locking liner and Patellar Tendon Bearing Supra Patellar Supra Condylar (PTB SCSP) socket design to help stabilize her knee in the medial lateral plane. For her last fitting, I provided her a foot with an articulating hydraulic ankle which she greatly appreciated since it can accommodate going up and down sloped terrain. Mikhaila can now return to her daily living activities with a lot more mobility, especially when she's hiking and walking on uneven terrain. We look forward to hearing about her new career as a nurse when she comes back for a check up."

Patient: Mikhalia Rutherford
Practitioner:  George Villarruel
Staff Profile
Harry "JR" Brandt, CO

Congratulations to Harry "JR" Brandt, CO, Collier's Director of Orthotics, on being the FIRST recipient of the  BOC Newberry Award for Service.

Rick Todd, COF, managing partner at Collier Orthotics & Prosthetics, has many great things to say about the positive impact JR has had on their growing business.

Considering Knee or Hip Replacement?

Our practitioners at Collier are diligent about evaluation, documentation, and getting insurance approval. Medicare claims management is complicated.

If you are considering knee or hip replacement, download
Medicare's prequalification guidelines for total knee or hip replacement.
En las oficinas de Collier Ortosis y Protesis estamos listos para ayudar los pacientes hispanos con lo pue necesiten para su protesis. Hablamos español. Llamen me si tienen alguna pregunta.

Scheduled CEU Classes

Kaiser Point West
September 12, 2017
 
CCHP
September 14, 2017
 
John Muir Concord Rehab
September 25, 2017
Martinez VA
TBA
Sacramento VA
September 21, 2017
Need information? Email us
Prosthetics and Orthotics for Therapists ™
Continuing Education Series

The purpose of our Prosthetics and Orthotics for Therapists™ continuing education course series is to provide continuing education credits for therapists in the state of California by presenting courses on various aspects of upper and lower extremity prosthetics and orthotics.
 
There is no cost. Need to schedule your course series?

Call the office at 916-979-9729 or Email Us to schedule your course series.
Collier Orthotics & Prosthetics
3161 Putnam Blvd.
Pleasant Hill CA  94523
Office: (925) 943-1119
Fax: (925) 943-2493
3814 Auburn Blvd, Ste 75
Sacramento, CA  95821
Office:  (916) 979-9729
Fax: (916) 971-9393
Mission Statement 
Through compassionate care and education during the healing journey with a patient, the practitioners at Collier O & P will increase our patient's function and potential for a positive outcome.
Each Collier practitioner's goal is to find the best device for each patient. Our experienced specialists are passionate about addressing his or her needs throughout the healing process.

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