September 1, 2020
DAYTON, Ohio – Sept. 1, 2020 – Last month, eight-year-old James Parris was fit with his first ever prosthetic arm by his Hanger Clinic team in Dayton, Ohio. James, who was born without his left arm below the elbow, became one of the first people in the state to be fit with a 3D-printed bionic Hero Arm. He’s already using this new functionality to help complete everyday tasks many may take for granted, including writing his name, mowing the lawn, playing catch, and helping his mom carry groceries into the house.
Journalists virtually attended James’ Aug. 21 follow-up appointment with his Hanger Clinic prosthetist Jason Baity, CP. James and his mother Melissa shared more about how compassionate prosthetic care has changed James’ life, from improving his confidence to encouraging him to share about being born with limb difference with his soccer teammates. Following are some of the resulting news stories:
WDTN-TV (NBC): https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/8-year-old-born-missing-lower-arm-gets-new-iron-man-inspired-hero-arm/
WKEF-TV (NBC) / WRGT (FOX): https://dayton247now.com/news/videos/8-year-old-gets-iron-man-themed-3d-printed-bionic-arm
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.
Contact:
Annie Myers
External Relations Manager
(210) 440-7380 or [email protected]