My name is Dan McDevitt I am an amputee, I got my first amputation done at age nine, and then I got my second amputation at age 11. I’m able to do whatever everyone else can, I’m able to run, I’m able to jump, and I’m able to climb. I live a normal life if I wear long pants, people can’t tell that I’m disabled, and that’s a good thing to know. I have the unique perspective of patient and employee at the same time I’ve been Lawall’s patient since I was five years old and now, I’m 31.
I like how Lawall creates a family-like atmosphere, they treat you like that you’re one of their own children. They really do care about you, asking about how your family’s doing, what are your hobbies like, and then if there’s any way, they can help you. Lawall Prosthetics is able to help you out if they can, they always go above and beyond with all of their patients. I’m an employee, but regardless of that, they still do whatever they can to help. The prosthetic legs they gave me provided me a higher quality of life. If I didn’t receive the great care that Lawall provided me, I don’t think I would be the person I am today.
Walking shouldn’t feel like an equation you have to constantly solve. For many individuals living with an above-knee amputation, navigating a grocery store aisle or simply standing up from a chair requires immense physical and mental energy. While traditional prosthetics offer stability, they still rely heavily on your own body to generate the force needed to move.
Sweating is a natural part of life. For prosthesis users, however, it presents a set of unique challenges that go well beyond discomfort. Excessive moisture trapped inside a prosthetic socket can cause skin breakdown, increase infection risk, affect socket fit, and limit daily activity.
Sweating is a natural part of life. For prosthesis users, however, it presents a set of unique challenges that go well beyond discomfort. Excessive moisture trapped inside a prosthetic socket can cause skin breakdown, increase infection risk, affect socket fit, and limit daily activity.
