Esther

I enjoy riding a road bike recreationally and for transportation throughout North Carolina. I am a LAB-certified instructor for safe cycling. Biking long distances on the weekends is something I really enjoy with my family and friends. Looking to maximize the efficiency of my biking, I contacted Del Bianco Prosthetics and met with them to discuss the ways the prosthesis could be optimized for biking. Del Bianco Prosthetics put time into researching what could be done to maximize the efficiency of pedaling with a prosthesis. They made custom prosthetic suspension changes as well as alignment changes that allow me to bike further using less energy. I am also more comfortable while biking!
Robert

I am a busy husband and father and work as a professional commercial truck driver. My lower leg started having some pain and discomfort that would not go away. I began seeing doctors as they tried to find out what was going on. Eventually I met with a vascular surgeon who discovered blood flow was restricted to my lower leg. The doctor explained that the restriction in blood flow could not be corrected and I would need an amputation. The news was devastating at first. My wife and family gave me hope and courage and I made up my mind to press forward with life. I had the amputation and the team with Del Bianco P&O visited with me in the hospital and answered my prosthetic questions. When the time came they helped me select technology that matched my needs and the demands of my family life and profession. I am now back to life with my prosthesis! I am comfortable in my prosthetic socket and my prosthetic knee and foot work great. I cannot thank Del Bianco P&O enough for their time and expertise.
Jeff

In my lifetime I have been all over the world. With my prosthesis I've gone everywhere from the Grand Canyon to Del Bianco P&O’s mile fun run right here in Cary. Jim with Del Bianco P&O fit me with a Motion Control Motion Foot that lets my prosthetic ankle move with as much range of motion as my other foot. This lets me adjust to hills and declines and go anywhere I want. I have a had great experience with Del Bianco P&O and would recommend them.
Tim

At first I had a really hard time facing life with an amputation. My doctor really helped me get ready for the change as the operation approached and introduced me to Del Bianco P&O. I worked with several of the clinicians with Del Bianco and talked to them about what I wanted to do with my prosthesis. I am construction project planner and manager and have been involved building and planning projects all over North Carolina for 30 years. The thought of not being able to return to work had me very concerned. Del Bianco P&O found the latest technologies that allow me to do what I want to do. I was fit with a Ossur Symbionic leg that has a computer in the prosthetic knee and foot that measures how I walk and adapts to changes in inclines and declines as well my walking speeds. This technology, along with a great fitting socket, have been wonderful for me.
Cori

A traumatic car accident fractured my leg and resulted in foot drop. I worked hard at therapy and was able to regain my strength and make a full recovery. I was left with some mild foot drop that became more pronounced during long days walking at college or other activities. I was fitted with a brace that really didn’t allow me to do the things I wanted to do. I am an active persona and love to ride horses, including competing in hunter/jumper competitions, and the brace slowed me down. My therapist recommended that I see Del Bianco P&O and we tried several different carbon style AFOs until we found one that matched my needs. I was able to find a very lightweight device that corrected my foot drop and lets me do the things that I want to.
Lars

My son Lars is a fun, active boy who loves NASCAR. You can ask him any question about a driver or car and he will have the answer. Lars' orthopedist felt he needed some specialty orthotics and shoe adjustments to support his feet and ankles. After evaluating Lars, the Del Bianco P & O team discussed with me the treatment plan and answered my questions. They were able to quickly see my son back for a fitting appointment and get him taken care of. As a busy Mother I appreciated their team's response time and care of my son.
Mark

I have a story for you! The day after my amputation, during routine tests, the doctors discovered lung cancer. I figured I had 2 choices, get depressed about it or decide to beat it. I met each of the clinicians with Del Bianco Prosthetics while I was recovering in the hospital and going to Rehab. We talked about prosthetic care and the additional challenges of battling cancer. I decided to get my prosthetic before my cancer surgery so that I would be able to walk and exercise, a critical part of recovering from lung surgery, and the team with Del Bianco P & O were able to make that happen. Today I am cancer free and using my prosthesis every day. I even hit my first golf balls yesterday!
Creg

I am a busy father and business man. I also have a neurologic condition that affects the strength of my calf muscles and changes the way I walk. James met with me and discussed my goals. He made custom AFO leg braces that help me move easily at work and help me enjoy time with my family. I can tell he really cares about me because of the time he took customizing and fitting my braces.
Tim

I’ve been active my whole life, but I developed drop foot and had trouble doing everything I used to do. With help from Del Bianco Prosthetics and Orthotics, I was fit with a brace that allows me to get out and be active like I want to. The brace has been very good for me.  It helps me keep my balance when turning around. My foot does not drop like it does without the brace.
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Lara

Wearing a knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO), Lara explains how her orthosis from Del Bianco Prosthetics and Orthotics helps her to resume normal activities in life.