Patient Profile

Jim Suder

Jim Suder first came to Abilities In Motion in August of 2000. Jim, then 50 years old and a diabetic, had initially lost the 4th and 5th toes of his right foot. Several weeks later a second surgery was required and Jim was now a below knee amputee.

An Immediate Post Operative Prosthesis was fit and within one week Jim started minimal weight bearing during physical therapy.

In November of 2000, Jim was fitted with his definitive prosthesis and returned to work as Green Township Police Chief.

In January of 2002, Jim then developed an ulcer in his left foot and was eventually to undergo another amputation. He  became a bi-lateral amputee in April of 2002, and an Immediate Post-Operative Prosthesis was fit to his left side.

A definitive prosthesis was fit in May and by  June of 2002, Jim was able to walk without the assistance of a walker and soon was walking without a cane. But for Jim, this was just the start of his rehabilitation to active living.

Jim has been fit with College Park feet, which gives him a flexible ankle motion and a more natural gait appearance. He utilizes a silicone suction socket design for comfort and ease of donning.

He is continuing his service as Green Township Police Chief and has taken on the challenge of one of his passions, motorcycle riding.

The challenge for this endeavor required some old fashioned ingenuity, as gear shifting presented a problem. Not for Jim though, with some well thought out home made adjustments and a great deal of determination, Jim was off to the races. He can often be seen riding around town on his bike. Great job Jim, watch your speed though, we’ve heard Green Township cops are hot on bikers!

Jim often helps us at Abilities In Motion by visiting patients and participating in our Amputee Success Network.

Running Low?

Do you need to replenish your supplies of fitting socks, nylon sheaths or shrinker socks?

Are your supplies starting to wear out? Fitting socks and especially nylon sheaths don’t last forever. Over time they can become worn out. If you need to order replacements, give us a call and we can arrange that for you.

If you are using an excessive amount of socks due to your limb shrinking, you may want to call for an appointment and let us check your socket fit and the overall condition of your prosthesis.

Shrinker socks also lose their elasticity over time and may need replacing or you may need a smaller size.

Driver Evaluation & Training Programs

Mercy Rehabilitation Services

Mercy Franciscan Hospital

2446 Kipling Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45239

Occupational Therapy Dept.  (513) 853-5211

(Monday-Friday 7:30am—4:30pm)

The Drake Center

151 Galbraith Road

Cincinnati, OH 45216

Contact: Kim Hewitt  (513) 948-2751

Good Samaritan Out-Patient Center

375 Dyxmyth Road

Cincinnati, OH 45220

(513) 569-6777

Support Group Contacts

Looking for a support group or to have contact with other area amputees?

Listed below are some organizations that can provide help and a way to talk with others in similar situations. You may just want to discuss problems faced or challenges met.

Amputee Success Network

Contact: Robyn McGrail

Tel: (513) 245-0253

Tri-State Amputee Support Group

Contacts: Richard Friend, Tel: (513) 677-0048

                Teresa Bryant,  Tel: (513) 825-7929

Meetings held 2nd Thursday of each month at 6.30pm.

Venue:       Church of the Savior UMC

                  (Near Bethesda North Hospital)

                  8005 Pfieffer Road

                  Montgomery, OH 45242