January 26, 2018
Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 26, 2018 – In June 2017, Tiffany Johnson was snorkeling in the Bahamas when a shark attack forced her to fight for her life. Bolstered by thoughts of her three children and husband JJ, Johnson miraculously survived the attack, which resulted in the loss of her right arm. Now, a cutting edge surgical procedure called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR), is giving Johnson hope. TMR allows Johnson’s muscles and nerves in her residual limb to communicate with a microprocessor-controlled prosthetic hand fit by Hanger Clinic’s Mike Jenks, CPO, making controlling the hand a more intuitive process. Johnson is already making great strides as she learns how to use the hand, which will ultimately allow her to complete day-to-day activities, from eating to playing with her children, with more ease.
View the segment here:http://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2018/01/19/vital-signs-mind-controlled-prosthetics-the-next-wave-of-smart-arms-c.cnn
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About Hanger Clinic – Hanger Clinic provides comprehensive, outcomes-based orthotic and prosthetic solutions at more than 925 patient care locations nationwide, and is part of the Hanger, Inc. ecosystem of diversified companies. Rooted in clinical research, excellence and innovation, its 1,700 board-certified clinicians provide customized solutions for all ages designed to increase the mobility and function of each person they have the honor of serving. For more information on Hanger Clinic, visit HangerClinic.com.
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Annie Myers
External Relations Manager
(210) 440-7380 or [email protected]