James Edward Hanger founded the company in 1861 after inventing a prosthetic limb to address his own Civil War amputation, a personal beginning that still shapes Hanger, Inc.’s work. For more than 160 years, the Austin-based organization has helped people with physical challenges regain mobility through orthotic and prosthetic care, serving about one million patients annually through its nationwide clinic network.
Hanger ClinicNearly 160 years of clinical care have made Hanger Clinic a national orthotic and prosthetic practice built around long-term relationships with patients. Its 1,800 clinical providers work across more than 900 U.S. locations to create individualized prostheses and support mobility for people of all ages, with care continuing from initial evaluation through follow-up.SCHENECTADY, NY
Perry ProstheticsAfter founder Chris Perry lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident, he built Perry Prosthetics around helping others navigate limb loss; today the company provides custom upper- and lower-limb prosthetic care. For over 25 years, its prosthetists have combined patient education and close coordination with healthcare teams with an on-site fabrication laboratory, while its CARE® program and Amputee Empower Hour extend support beyond fitting and delivery.PERRYSBURG, OH
Ace Prosthetics IncFounded in 2006 by mechanical engineer and certified prosthetist John Hays, Ace Prosthetics Inc. designs and fabricates custom artificial limbs for patients in Columbus and Central Ohio. Its locally and family-owned practice combines an on-site fabrication lab with individualized fitting and follow-up care, while its practitioners bring American Board certification and Ohio licensure to each patient’s treatment plan. The facility is known for responsive service and prostheses tailored to help patients return to the activities that matter to them.COLUMBUS, OH
Lawall Prosthetics & OrthoticsFamily-owned since Harry J. Lawall Sr. and Jr. founded it in 1977, Lawall Prosthetics & Orthotics has grown from a small mom-and-pop operation into a 200-plus-employee provider serving communities across four states. The company is known for keeping that family-business character while providing personalized mobility care for patients of all ages, with a particular emphasis on pediatrics since its founding.PHILADELPHIA, PA