Meet Professional and Clinical Services.
Ottobock’s Professional and Clinical Services department has the largest and most experienced staff in the industry. Whether you’re a practitioner, a technician, or someone who uses our products, we’re here to provide the best possible information, accessibility and support.

Lucas Crisanti, CPO
Lucas is an ABC Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist who earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Michigan State University, and a Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Baylor College of Medicine. He has a passion for para-athletics serving as a Prosthetic Clinical Specialist and Ottobock Global Running Clinic Coach. He was a part of Ottobock's technical service team for the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile and the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Prior to joining the PCS Team in 2024, he successfully managed an all-prosthetics clinic specialized in high-activity fittings, Limb Specialists Ottobock.care in Phoenix, AZ.
Lucas is an ABC Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist who earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Michigan State University, and a Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Baylor College of Medicine. He has a passion for para-athletics serving as a Prosthetic Clinical Specialist and Ottobock Global Running Clinic Coach. He was a part of Ottobock's technical service team for the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile and the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Prior to joining the PCS Team in 2024, he successfully managed an all-prosthetics clinic specialized in high-activity fittings, Limb Specialists Ottobock.care in Phoenix, AZ.

Aideen Curran, Prosthetist/Orthotist
Aideen is the Director of Professional and Clinical Services for Ottobock North America. She studied at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, and is a former clinical specialist who joined the Ottobock U.S. Professional Clinical Services Team after 7 years at Ottobock Australia. There, she was responsible for the Ottobock Academy, a dedicated training facility for CPOs and technicians from across Australia and NZ. Aideen has extensive experience with the Ottobock microprocessor knee (MPK) and feet (MPF) portfolios and also has a passion for elevated vacuum systems and hip disarticulation prostheses. She also has experience in upper limb prosthetics, orthotics, and has worked actively in high end patient care fittings.
Aideen is the Director of Professional and Clinical Services for Ottobock North America. She studied at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, and is a former clinical specialist who joined the Ottobock U.S. Professional Clinical Services Team after 7 years at Ottobock Australia. There, she was responsible for the Ottobock Academy, a dedicated training facility for CPOs and technicians from across Australia and NZ. Aideen has extensive experience with the Ottobock microprocessor knee (MPK) and feet (MPF) portfolios and also has a passion for elevated vacuum systems and hip disarticulation prostheses. She also has experience in upper limb prosthetics, orthotics, and has worked actively in high end patient care fittings.

Chris Doerger, PT, CP
Chris is a certified prosthetist and physical therapist. She attended the University of Miami where she received her master’s degree in PT. Following a few years of clinical practice, she returned to school at Northwestern University where she completed her certificate in prosthetics. Chris is an ABC certified prosthetist and licensed in the state of Florida. Her areas of interest include biomechanics, gait training, and CAD CAM technology. In addition to her duties at Ottobock, she teaches in the physical therapy program at the University of Central Florida, serves as a track and field classifier for U.S. Paralympics, and volunteers with the ABC Prosthetics Exam Committee.
Chris is a certified prosthetist and physical therapist. She attended the University of Miami where she received her master’s degree in PT. Following a few years of clinical practice, she returned to school at Northwestern University where she completed her certificate in prosthetics. Chris is an ABC certified prosthetist and licensed in the state of Florida. Her areas of interest include biomechanics, gait training, and CAD CAM technology. In addition to her duties at Ottobock, she teaches in the physical therapy program at the University of Central Florida, serves as a track and field classifier for U.S. Paralympics, and volunteers with the ABC Prosthetics Exam Committee.

Brian Frasure, CP
Brian’s passion for prosthetics was ignited by his career as a Paralympic sprinter. As a ABC Certified Prosthetist, Brian has over 20 years’ experience in advanced prosthetics as a world-class amputee athlete, patient care provider, and as a bionic clinical expert. He has spent the past 14 years working with prosthetic manufacturers to advance bionic technology, most recently serving 7 years as the Director of Clinical Operations with Bionx. Brian joined ottobock in 2017 following the acquisition of Bionx Medical Technologies. There, he plans to continue his life mission of assisting other amputees in regaining their mobility, confidence and independence. Brian has a BS in Engineering from North Carolina State, and he received his ABC certification from Northwestern University in 1998.
Brian’s passion for prosthetics was ignited by his career as a Paralympic sprinter. As a ABC Certified Prosthetist, Brian has over 20 years’ experience in advanced prosthetics as a world-class amputee athlete, patient care provider, and as a bionic clinical expert. He has spent the past 14 years working with prosthetic manufacturers to advance bionic technology, most recently serving 7 years as the Director of Clinical Operations with Bionx. Brian joined ottobock in 2017 following the acquisition of Bionx Medical Technologies. There, he plans to continue his life mission of assisting other amputees in regaining their mobility, confidence and independence. Brian has a BS in Engineering from North Carolina State, and he received his ABC certification from Northwestern University in 1998.

Ted Friedmann, CO
Ted received his advanced specialty diploma in Orthotics from Century Community College in White bear lake Minnesota and his Bachelors in Manufacturing Technology from the University of Northern Iowa. Ted has been a certified clinical orthotist since 2005. He practiced for 8 years at Chladek O and P and 3 years at Hanger clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. He now is traveling the country supporting our customers for all their orthotic needs.
Ted received his advanced specialty diploma in Orthotics from Century Community College in White bear lake Minnesota and his Bachelors in Manufacturing Technology from the University of Northern Iowa. Ted has been a certified clinical orthotist since 2005. He practiced for 8 years at Chladek O and P and 3 years at Hanger clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. He now is traveling the country supporting our customers for all their orthotic needs.

Ken Hung, CP
Ken Hung is an ABC certified prosthetist with over twenty-five years of experience in clinical care, encompassing both upper and lower limb replacement. He earned his certificate in prosthetics at Northwestern University after completing his BS in Cybernetics at UCLA. Ken’s entry to prosthetics stemmed from his love of science fiction novels and movies, and in practice he developed a passion for finding solutions for complex presentations, while mentoring new clinicians. Prior to joining Ottobock in 2024 he worked at Hanger Clinic as an Upper Limb Prosthetic Specialist, covering the southern California area. He now lives in the Pacific Northwest and is excited to take on the role of Clinical Specialist and leverage his experience to help foster the next generation of clinicians.
Ken Hung is an ABC certified prosthetist with over twenty-five years of experience in clinical care, encompassing both upper and lower limb replacement. He earned his certificate in prosthetics at Northwestern University after completing his BS in Cybernetics at UCLA. Ken’s entry to prosthetics stemmed from his love of science fiction novels and movies, and in practice he developed a passion for finding solutions for complex presentations, while mentoring new clinicians. Prior to joining Ottobock in 2024 he worked at Hanger Clinic as an Upper Limb Prosthetic Specialist, covering the southern California area. He now lives in the Pacific Northwest and is excited to take on the role of Clinical Specialist and leverage his experience to help foster the next generation of clinicians.
Technical Support Team
Jerry Gohman, Marc Rynda, Jason Puchalla, Robert Michalewicz, and Agustin Serrano -naproductsupport@ottobock.com
Education Team
Araceli Jacobo and Briana Falcon - na.education@ottobock.com