Award winning Orthotist & Prosthetist ,C.P.O.FAAOP
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- Company: LeTourneau LIFELIKE Orthotics & Prosthetics , Inc
- Phone: 409-658-2225
- Cell: 409-658-2225
- Website: www.llop.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Prosthetics and Medical DevicesKeywords/Search Terms:
Artificial legs, PROSTHETIC EXPERT, Prosthetics, Orthotics, prosthetics AMPUTATION, AMPUTEE SOLUTIONS, Doctor, loss of foot, ABOVE the KNEE AMPUTEE, BELOW the KNEE AMPUTEE, prosthetic help, amputee care, Foot amputee, lower leg amputation, accident injury, expert prosthetics, leg A.F.O, Finger artificial, Back brace, cost analysisEducation:
A.A. General Education , Napa College; Prosthetics Practitioner , University of Minnesota school of Orthopadec surgery; Prosthetics practitioner/tech, Century college; B.S.B, University of Minnesota/916 technicalYears in Practice:
45Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
5Additional Information
Legal Battles and Lifesavers: The Case for Expert Testimony Tom LeTourneau – Executive Summary 🧑⚕️ Professional Identity • Licensed Prosthetist & Orthotist (L.P.O., C.P.O., F.A.A.O.P.) with 40+ years of clinical, technical, and executive experience • CEO & Chief Practitioner of LeTourneau Lifelike Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc., serving Texas and Louisiana • Nationally recognized innovator, clinician, and medical legal consultant 🏢 Leadership & Practice Management • Founded and expanded a multi office O&P practice to 13 locations, serving 5,000+ patients annually • Built one of the region’s most comprehensive prosthetic and orthotic service networks • Oversaw clinical operations, device design, manufacturing, billing, coding, and compliance • Developed strong referral networks with physicians, therapists, hospitals, and insurers 🛠️ Clinical & Technical Expertise • Advanced proficiency in: o Microprocessor knees, hips, and feet o Myoelectric upper extremity systems o High performance socket design (AK, BK, hip disarticulation, and hemipelvectomy) o Complex orthotic systems including stance control KAFOs, AFOs, spinal orthoses, and custom bracing • Expert in evidence based device selection, gait analysis, and outcome driven treatment planning 🚀 Innovation & Inventions • Inventor of multiple patented and widely adopted devices, including: o Acti Ankle o STealth AFO o Smart Walker o No More Knee Pain Brace o T Evolution Brimless AK Socket • Recognized for pioneering lightweight, energy efficient, and patient centered prosthetic technologies 📺 National Media Recognition • Featured on: o CNN o The History Channel o Family Circle Magazine o Major network news outlets • Highlighted for groundbreaking prosthetic designs and community impact ⚖️ Medical Legal Consulting • 25+ years of experience as an expert witness and medical legal consultant • Specializes in: o Device safety and standards of care o Life care planning and future cost projections o Actuarial coding, pricing, and documentation o Plaintiff and defense case support • Known for clear, defensible, evidence based reports tailored to legal audiences 🎓 Education & Credentials • Orthotic & Prosthetic Practitioner, University of Minnesota School of Orthopedic Medicine • Certified by the American Board of Certification • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists • Licensed in Texas 🏆 Awards & Community Impact • Multiple Small Business Association awards, including Small Business of the Year • Recognized as a Hometown Hero for community service and economic development • Mentor to interns and emerging practitioners through national training programs Tom A LeTourneau, C.P.O.,L.P.O.,F.A.A.O.P. toml@llop.com 409-658-2225 fax 409-832-5015