Arimed developed a patient-centered video featuring our prosthetic patients. Past patients were invited to provide testimonials and some of our practitioners were interviewed. The intent is to give new amputees a better handle on the practical and physiological aspects of what they can expect after surgery. It is designed to help patients understand and better deal with the unknown that all amputees experience.

Arimed wishes to help patients walk again and regain their life. View video here:

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Thank you President Marty Markowitz for recognizing our dedication to our patients; Arimed is very honored by this recognition.

Arimed has had a long standing practice of employing individuals with disabilities who have great attitudes and can get the job done. Employees such as these make up the diverse team that has gotten Arimed to it’s 60th Anniversary. From the manufacturing side that builds the prosthetic and orthotic devices to one of our prosthetists in patient care to marketing, these employees are important to our company.

For more information on the Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service, visit: www.bbcs.org

Recently, Arimed was asked to provide a full in-service at our Brooklyn facility for 15 rehabilitation residents from SUNY Downstate Medical. The first section was on orthotics presented by one of our  orthotists, Steven Mirones. It was followed by a presentation on prosthetics by our prosthetists, Bill Goldberg. Then special guest, Derek Dominici, demonstrated an advanced prosthetic hand called the iLimb. Finally, the residents had a chance to tour our lab where we manufacture custom braces and assemble the prosthesis. They had a chance to see Arimed’s talented lab techs do their jobs.

If you are interested in having Arimed provide you with the latest information in orthotics and prosthetics, please contact any of our offices for more info. We are committed to educating New York City.

The support group had their first social bowling outing at the Chelsea Piers complex in Manhattan. Arimed is glad to be able to sponsor the social outing and the cohesive endeavors of the amputee support group.

Rusk Amputee Support Group grin during bowling outing at Chelsea Piers.

The NYU/Rusk Amputee Support Group’s mission is to supply information and educational resources for its members while fostering an environment for social networking, peer mentoring and volunteer opportunities. A monthly meeting provides a forum for amputees to share their experiences and concerns on a diverse range of issues. At each session, healthcare team members from the Rusk Institute include resident and attending physicians, psychologists, social workers, physical, occupational and recreational therapists and vocational counselors who work together with amputees, friends and family members.

Monthly meetings are held the 2nd to last Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Rusk Institute (400 E. 34th St.) on the first floor in room 111. All are welcome.

It began with variety entertainment and continued with the Borough President’s speech where he highlighted each individual. Be patient Arimed was mentioned virtually last. I highly recommend watching it. It will give you a good feeling about NYC and its citizens.

From Steven Mirones

The research team is raising funds for pediatric orthopedic research through a wine tasting event:

Wednesday, March 11th at 7pm

Bacchus Wine, 70th St and Broadway in NYC.

If you would like to support the Pediatric Orthopaedic Research Fund, please email: info@arimed.com or visit http://childrensnyp.org/mschony/

Click here to view the latest newsletter: Arimed Winter 2009

Topics in this issue include:                                                                        Computerized prosthetic legs for more dynamic motions, evaluation of current prosthetic knees, Arimed’s cranial imaging system for infants, and qualification standards for providers of orthopedic braces and prosthetic limbs.