Dennis Dillard, C.Ped, RTO, head of our Pedorthics Division, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Board for Certification in Pedorthics. The Board for Certification in Pedorthics (BCP) is an independent certification body that sets pedorthic standards and is itself recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

Jan. 10, 2005:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce that Marilyn Kleist of our administrative staff celebrates 15 years of faithful service to our company. Thank you Marilyn!

November 8, 2004:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce that we have installed a STARscanner System from Orthomerica to be used in conjunction with the STARband cranial molding orthosis for use on our infants with positional plagiocephaly. Scans replace the traditional casting process and take only 1.5 seconds which makes it much easier on our little patients and their mothers and also gives the practioners documented and printed reports to give to the referring physicians.

November 8, 2004:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce another addition to our practitioner staff. We welcome Nicholas Perrow, CPO who comes to us from Madison, WI with over 7 years of experience in orthotics and prosthetics.

September 7, 2004:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce another addition to our receptionist staff. Samantha West, wife of Patrick West, one of our technicians. Samantha will be working at our front desk and helping to room patients.

June 14, 2004:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce another addition to our technical staff. We welcome Blake Plattner, son of Tony and Barb Plattner who returns after serving a four-year tour of duty with the Marine Corps.

May 1, 2004:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce that Gordon Steffen, RTO of our technical staff celebrates 15 years of faithful service to our company. Thank you Gordy!

April 4, 2004:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce an addition to our technical staff. Alex McAllister, son of Todd McAllister, CP will be working part time to gain experience as he pursues a degree in Prosthetics.

April 2, 2004:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce another addition to our technical staff. We welcome Patrick West, who recently completed a five-year tour of duty with the US Marine Corps.

March 5, 2004:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce that Darren Albaugh, LO, RTO of our practitioner staff celebrates 5 years of faithful service to our company. Thank you Darren!

March 2, 2004:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce that Patricia Wood, of our administrative staff, celebrates 20 years of faithful service to our company. Thank you Pat!

January 30, 2004:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce the addition to our practitioner staff. Robert Hrynko CPO comes to us with over 30 years of experience in orthotics and prosthetics with a wealth of experience in upper and lower prosthetics.

August 18, 2003:

Plattner Orthopedic is pleased to announce an addition to our technical staff. Jared Plattner, son of owners Tony and Barb Plattner has returned to work at POC after completeing a tour of duty with the US Marine Corps.

July 30, 2003:

Plattners.com was redesigned. We hope you enjoy our new look! Please feel free to send your comments about the new design.

July, 2003:

Tony and Barb Plattner, owners, are grateful for the safe return of their sons, Cpl. Jared Plattner and Cpl. Blake Plattner of the United States Marine Corps. Both men served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and have also served in Operation Enduring Freedom.

June 10, 2003:

Two technicians at Plattner Orthopedic Company have completed the requirements of the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics for designation as Registered Orthotic Technicians. They are Gordon Steffen and Dennis Dillard. Plattner Orthopedic Company now has 3 Registered Orthotic Technicians on staff including Darren Albaugh.

May, 2003:

Plattner Orthopedic Company's new facility receives a perfect score of 100% for ABC Facility Accreditation in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

May, 2003:

Todd McAllister, LP, CP, FAAOP receives the Otto Bock C-Leg Training and is now fully certified as a prosthetic provider of the new computerized Otto Bock 3C100 C-Leg®.

January 6, 2003:

Plattner Orthopedic Company has moved to its new location at 311 West Romeo B. Garrett Ave. in Peoria, IL.