Jeff Moore’s Story

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Today I am going to share story of Jeff Moore who was serving in the Air Force and suffered a knee Injury. He underwent so many surgeries and at last he got above knee amputation. Now he is walking with an Echelon foot and Plie’ microprocessor knee. A few weeks after having this prosthetics he was back home in Oregon, chopping and carrying wood for his fireplace and exploring the many trails surrounding his property.

 Let me tell you more about Jeff Moore

Jeff Moore is a robust, outgoing and strong man - all qualities that allowed him to keep his spirits and hopes high as he underwent approximately 35 surgeries over a period of 14 years to make repairs to his injured leg.

In 1984, while serving in the Air Force, Jeff suffered a knee injury and was transferred to a hospital at Travis Air Force base where his knee was essentially rebuilt. He was put in a cast from his hip to his knee with hinges that went down to his toes and laid in the hospital for 8 months.  Afterwards, he was assigned to duty in Europe but was sent to another hospital for evaluation when the pain returned and he was unable to perform his duties. The medical staff was unable to determine the cause of the pain, so he was given physical therapy twice a day for 7 months until he was discharged from the Air Force. Jeff said “He was going crazy, sitting in that hospital doing nothing and not getting any better!”.

After his release, Jeff explored more options for his medical care. A knee replacement was suggested, but he decided he wanted to get on with his life and didn’t want to undergo another major surgery. For the next 14 years he had one to two surgeries per year to clean out scar tissue and make repairs to his knee when the pain became unbearable.

At age 38, tired of living in pain and still unable to walk, Jeff underwent his first knee replacement.  Unfortunately, it remained inflamed for two years and because the doctors were unable to determine the cause, they performed a second knee replacement a year later. In addition, because of his poor gait his spine was affected and he underwent two fusion during this time.

Determined not to give up and find a way to get back on his feet again, Jeff scoured the internet looking for solutions.  He saw a story about POA patient, and how he was going back into combat after having an above knee amputation.  Jeff told his pain management physician, “Look at this guy!  He has an artificial leg and is more able than me!”  His doctor agreed that the pain was preventing Jeff from living a normal life, he also did some research on amputation and outcome.   Satisfied that it was the best alternative available, together they spoke with an orthopedic surgeon who concurred with the decision to amputate his leg.

Jeff Moore had his leg amputated in February 2007. Jeff was fit with an Echelon foot and Plie’ microprocessor knee.  Within a week he was walking around our office in comfort, and with a confident stride.  A few weeks after that he was back home in Oregon, chopping and carrying wood for his fireplace and exploring the many trails surrounding his property.  The shape of his limb has changed tremendously in the past few months due to muscle use and growth. Jeff is now in the best shape he has been in since he was in the service.

So, my friends be like Jeff Moore and learn how he won his fight from pain. we can do everything like normal persons. Be positive and be strong. I am here for you guys and I will keep updating Relevant information, Real Stories and Details about Advance Technology Prosthetics for you. If you have any question or query and need my help on anything you can mail me at jas.singh474@gmail.com.

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