On May 19, CFI hosted an educational event geared toward informing and training patients and health care professionals on the latest developments in “bionic” lower limb prosthetics.  The event, titled “C-Leg Roadshow” featured nine patients, ranging in age from six to 60 years old.  In addition to CFI clinical personnel, representatives from Otto Bock Healthcare, local physical therapists and other medical practitioners were on site.

“The Roadshow allowed us to give patients a chance to really see what the technology is all about, and an opportunity for them to test out and feel the difference between their current prostheses and one that is microprocessor controlled. Patients who were interested in making the shift from a conventional prosthesis also had occasion to talk with one of our experienced C-Leg wearers who attended the show in order to provide first-hand information,” said Ted Snell, C.P., L.P., and president of CFI.

“We are going to be conducting these types of forums on a regular basis,” said Sean Snell, vice president of operations and marketing.  “There is just a tremendous amount of innovation going on in both orthotics and prosthetics right now.  Much of this is to the point that we can now introduce it to the patients and healthcare professionals.  Our next educational event will surround new myo-electric applications for lower extremity orthotics, followed by a workshop on upper extremity ‘bionic’ prosthetics.”

The practice has also recently expanded and renovated their facility at 1665 Shelby Oaks Drive. Before the changes, patient care was in one building and the lab and some administrative offices were in another. Having everyone in the same building has increased efficiency and more importantly, has allowed the company to provide even more effective patient care through its innovative lab.

“Now, we have been able to design and construct the ideal laboratory,” said Mike Smith, vice president of Corporate Contracting.

The Snell family, which owns and operates CFI Prosthetics Orthotics has been in the orthotics and prosthetics field in Memphis and surrounding area since 1911.  Company president Ted Snell is the 4th generation in the family to head the business and Sean Snell represents the 5th generation of Snells in the practice.

CFI has three locations: one at 1665 Shelby Oaks Drive, one in Southaven, Mississippi, and one in Campbell Clinic.

For more information regarding microprocessor prosthetics and orthotics as well as diabetic shoes and custom inserts, CFI can be contacted at 901-725-0060 or through their website at www.cfipando.com.