On this episode, we are joined by Dwight Putnam, a certified prosthetist who works at a pediatric hospital in Texas. He brings a unique perspective to his job as a prosthetist as he previously worked as a professional sculptor. In his job, Dwight works with kids born with congenital hand differences and he builds terminal devices that allow them to participate in the activities that are meaningful to them.
Get to Know Our Staff: Shannon Woods, Orthopedics
What is your job title/your role at Scottish Rite?I am a medical assistant. I am the person who takes the patient’s vitals, obtains their medical history, removes any splints, updates their chart…