Horton’s Orthotics and Prosthetics is
pleased to announce David Baggett, a certified Prosthetist, as our new manager
in Fort Smith, Arkansas. David received a Bachelor’s Degree in
Prosthetics/Orthotics from the University of Washington, a Master’s Degree in
Secondary Education from Auburn University, and has over eight years of
clinical and technical experience. We hope that all of our patients will be on
board as we move our company in an exciting, new direction. We are very excited
to have David as an integral part of our team, incorporating techniques with a
unique perspective from a company manager. This unique perspective comes
from the fact that David is also a patient, having a prosthetic leg himself enabling
him to shed a new light on the service side of our business. We know that you will find David Baggett and
his staff to be exceptional and professional in every detail always putting his
patient, first. Please contact the Ft. Smith office toll free at 1-800-455-3959
or locally at 452-3959. You can also email David directly at dbaggett
@hortonsoandp.com with any questions or concerns.
Gary Horton, CO, LO, FAAOP, Wins First Ever Tamarack Prize
Gary
Horton, CO, LO, FAAOP has been awarded the first Tamarack prize for outstanding
contributions to Orthotic Science and Practice.
Mr. Horton was presented with his prize of $10,000 at the American Academy of Orthotists and
Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium’s Opening Session, which
was held in Atlanta on March 5th. This prize was awarded by the Orthotic and
Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF). The Tamarack Prize is awarded to an
individual who has made a significant contribution to the practice and
understanding of orthotics science within the last five years and who have a
history of clinical care, scientific research, and peer- reviewed publication
in the orthotics profession. Gary is
President and CEO of Horton’s Orthotic and Prosthetic Lab, Inc. and Horton
Technology Inc and has been a certified orthotist for more than 30 years.
NASA releases this year’s edition of the SPINOFF. This year’s
edition is a special edition celebrating 50 years. In this book they highlight the most
significant research and development activities and the successful transfer of NASA
technology, showcasing the cutting – edge research being done by the Nation’s
top technologists. Gary Horton, LO, CO,
FAAOP, founder of
Horton’s Orthotic and Prosthetic Lab Inc, and Horton Technology Inc, Stance
Control Orthotic Knee Joint™ (SCOKJ®) was mentioned in this book as one of the
top technological advances in the past 50 years. The SCOKJ® was also picked as one of the
cover pictures along with pictures taken from the Hubble Space Telescope,
pictures taken from the International Space Station, and a picture of Apollo 11 yielding rescue blankets. The SCOKJ® is an orthotic knee
joint designed
for patients with weak or absent quadriceps and varying degrees of knee
instability. The knee joint blocks
flexion at any degree on heel strike and releases at heel off. You can go to http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/Spinoff2008/index.html to view the book,
download the book, or to request a free copy of the book. For more information on the SCOKJ® please
visit www.stancecontrol.com or call us to
request an in-service at 1-800-331-2908.
New Ft. Smith Manager
Gary Horton, CO, LO, FAAOP, Wins First Ever Tamarack Prize
Horton's SCOKJ Mentioned as NASA's top 50
