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About Swanson Regional Center Staff
Swanson Orthotic & Prosthetic Center has more than 49 years combined experienced. We are confident we can meet your needs and help you return to your former lifestyle.  Vern
Swanson, Sr. C.P., is a Certified
Prosthetist, General Manager and Clinical Director
of patient care and research and development. He has
more than 23 years of experience in designing,
fitting, and fabricating custom prosthetic devices.
He attended Northwestern University Medical School
Prosthetic Orthotic Center. He received
his Certificate in
Prosthetics in 1978 and was certified in Prosthetics
in 1979. He frequently lectures at continuing
education seminars for the advancement of prosthetic
design and prosthetic management. Vern has developed
several patient management techniques and prosthetic
components. He has collaborated with the University
of Toledo Engineering Department and Medical College
of Ohio Gait Laboratory to improve patient care and
to test prosthetic components and prosthetic
technology. He developed QuickLite(TM), a
lightweight cosmetic endo skeletal cover, and
Simplex(TM), a lightweight endo skeletal hydraulic
knee mechanism. Vern is a member and past president
of the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of
Orthotics and Prosthesis, and is also a member of
the American Board for Certification in Orthotics
and Prosthetics.
Doug Jones is an American Board Registered Technician. As a prosthetic user he understands the needs of our patients and what the device should do for them. Doug is responsible for manufacturing the orthotic and prosthetic devices in our lab. His 15 years experience and ability to work with a variety of materials is instrumental in helping us provide our patients with the best possible product. |
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