At Deist and Associates, we’re honoured to work with incredible individuals like Mrs. Erlank, who’s been a part of our prosthetic family for many years. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a below-knee amputation since childhood and a recent...
At Deist & Associates, we have the privilege of walking alongside some truly extraordinary people, and Erika Bandjes is one of them. Five years ago, Erika made the incredibly brave decision to amputate her leg after enduring years of pain and countless foot...
Today was a big day for Hans, a below-knee amputee, who received a major refit! We transitioned him from a passive vacuum system with an over-sleeve to a form vacuum system using a direct socket with a Seal-In X5 silicone liner. This upgrade eliminates the need for an...
Some people walk into your life and leave footprints that never fade. Piet Dreyer is one of those people. Piet has been a below-knee amputee for many, many years, and he’s also one of my absolute favourite humans. Over time, we’ve built a journey full of trust,...
Working with children as amputees is one of the greatest joys of my work, and Rethabile is a perfect reminder of why I love it so much. Kids are simply incredible. They adapt so quickly, bounce back with resilience, and live life with such freedom and joy. Over the...