Lubbock Artificial Limb & Brace
How it’s made
For more than sixty years, Lubbock Artificial Limb & Brace has been a source of strength, innovation, and hope for West Texans. Founded in 1962 by a Korean War Veteran who lost both legs in combat, the company was built on the promise to restore independence and dignity to others facing similar challenges. What began as one man’s mission has grown into a family-owned legacy of care, carried forward today by co-owner and certified prosthetist Jason Phillips. His commitment to treating every patient like family keeps the heart of the company exactly where it started, rooted in compassion and community.
Prosthetic and orthotic care has advanced dramatically over the years, and Lubbock Artificial Limb & Brace continues to lead the way in bringing these breakthroughs to the South Plains. From microprocessor-controlled knees, hands, and ankles to the Sea Brace, a computerized leg brace, the clinic offers cutting-edge technology designed to help patients return to daily lives with confidence. Yet innovation here is never about technology alone, it’s about what that technology makes possible. The team works closely with each patient to craft customized solutions, whether through advanced myoelectric prosthetics or traditional bracing, always focused on restoring independence and supporting individual lifestyles.
That commitment extends well beyond the devices themselves. Learning to adjust to a prosthetic or a brace is a journey, and the clinic provides resources to make that process less daunting and more empowering. Inside the facility, patients can practice walking on a variety of surfaces in a multi-terrain room or even use a golf simulator designed for amputees who want to get back to the game they love. Every feature reflects a philosophy that recovery isn’t just about adapting, it’s about thriving.
Accessibility is equally central to their mission, Lubbock Artificial Limb & Brace works with Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, workers’ compensation programs, and the VA, while also offering flexible in-house payments plans. Their goal is simple: no one should be denied the opportunity to heal because of financial barriers. That dedication also extends to the future of the profession. Through partnerships with Texas Tech University Health Science Center and South Plains College, the company helps train the next generation of providers, giving students hands-on experience and preparing them to deliver the same level of compassionate, innovative care.
At its core, Lubbock Artificial Limb & Brace is about more than prosthetics and orthotics. It is about restoring confidence, building resilience, and giving people the tools they need to embrace life fully. Six decades after its founding, his Lubbock institution remains a cornerstone of West Texas, honoring its past while building a future where every patient has the chance to move forward with strength and dignity.