Prosthetic & Orthotics

Texas Country Reporter: The Artistic Prosthetist Dwight Putnam

Texas Country Reporter: The Artistic Prosthetist Dwight Putnam

Dwight Putnam discovered that his artistic talent could transform the lives of children at Scottish Rite for Children. He transitioned from working as a sculptor to a prosthetist, finding his calling in crafting prostheses that empower children with limb differences....

Aurora’s Energy Shines Bright with Her Limb Difference

Aurora’s Energy Shines Bright with Her Limb Difference

Aurora, age 2, is bursting with energy and enjoys playing with dolls and having tea parties with her family. She was born with fibular hemimelia, a rare condition that caused her fibula, or calf bone, to be missing in her right leg. Aurora and her family came to...

WFAA: Artist finds his calling making prosthetic limbs for children

WFAA: Artist finds his calling making prosthetic limbs for children

Watch full video.   Dwight Putnam always knew he wanted to be an artist. In fact his ambitions were somewhat of a sticking point between himself and his father. "He wanted me to get into medicine," Putnam said. Putnam eventually became a successful commercial...