Össur develops and supplies prosthetic and orthotic products focused on improving mobility for people with limb loss, injuries, or other conditions. Founded around the work of Icelandic prosthetist Össur Kristinsson, the company traces its name to him and to his development of the Iceross silicone interface for prosthetic sockets. Its products include bionic prostheses and bracing and support products.
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
WillowWood Global LLCFounded in Ohio in 1907 by bilateral amputee William E. Arbogast, WillowWood is a prosthetic-products developer and manufacturer that grew from its origins carving and curing willow wood into an international company. It makes prosthetic solutions for amputees and provides custom fabrication for practitioners; the fourth generation of the Arbogast family remains active in the company. WillowWood has a network of more than 20 global partners.MT STERLING, OH
Shree Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS)Founded in Jaipur in 1975 after civil servant D. R. Mehta’s hospital-bed resolve to help amputees, Shree Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) develops and provides Jaipur Foot prostheses and other mobility aids free of charge. As the parent body of Jaipur Foot, BMVSS has advanced the technology since its 1968 development and now supports more than 2.5 million beneficiaries through its Indian centres and international fitment camps. Its Stanford-Jaipur Knee was named by TIME among the world’s 50 best inventions of 2009, while its patient-centred model typically fits limbs within one or two days.MANHASSET, NY
A Step Ahead Prosthetics and Orthotics, LLCFounded by prosthetist Erik Schaffer in 2000, A Step Ahead Prosthetics and Orthotics is known for taking on complex limb-loss cases and tailoring care to each patient, from children to Paralympic athletes. The company serves patients at facilities in New York and Massachusetts, where it fabricates custom prosthetic and orthotic devices in-house. Since 2015, it has also partnered with American Girl to create prosthetic dolls for children with limb differences.HICKSVILLE, NY