01/06/2026
Every advancement in prosthetic care starts with understanding how patients move, adapt, and live in the real world.
We’re honored to share the journey of Hala, who has been receiving care at MCOP for more than ten years. In early 2025, she chose to undergo osseointegration surgery, a specialized procedure that allows a prosthesis to attach directly to the bone of the residual limb. As an above knee amputee with an active lifestyle, her goal is to return to long distance biking and confident everyday mobility.
After completing surgery and physical therapy, Hala volunteered to participate in MCOP’s ongoing data collection study. Through gait analysis, alignment work, and functional movement testing, her participation helps our team evaluate prosthetic performance in real world conditions, informing both current care and future innovation.
Supporting these efforts across our DMV clinics is Sarah Hiller, who stepped into the Research Assistant role in late 2024. By systematically tracking patient progress, Sarah helps transform individual outcomes into actionable clinical insights that guide service improvements and evidence based decision making.
We’re proud to work alongside patients, clinicians, and researchers who are shaping the future of prosthetic care together.
