Hanger Announces Nationwide Implementation Of 3D Laser-Scanning Technology, Insignia

Hanger Announces Nationwide Implementation Of 3D Laser-Scanning Technology,
Insignia
Trade Media Invited to First Industry Demonstration, To Be Held at AAOS Meeting



SAN FRANCISCO, March 4  /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful eight-month
installation of over 100 units in select markets nationwide, Hanger Orthopedic
Group, Inc. announced it is accelerating the national implementation of
Insignia, its proprietary 3D laser-scanning technology.  An alternative to
traditional plaster casting methods, Insignia employs a three-dimensional
motion-tracking laser scanner and proprietary CAD software to provide a faster,
cleaner, less invasive image capture experience.

"Insignia has enjoyed great success thus far.  Patient feedback is positive and
our practitioner community has embraced the technology for its clinical benefits
and ease of use," Insignia Program Director John Spaeth, CP said.  "The
equipment has proven itself to be reliable and accurate, with very few service
issues.

Hanger announced the initiative to develop a proprietary laser scanning system
for prosthetic and orthotic applications in May 2003 (See http://www.hanger.com/
for original news release, titled "Hanger and Polhemus team to develop 3D
laser-scanning technology for prosthetic and orthotic applications").

Since that announcement, nearly 130 Hanger practitioners have been certified to
use Insignia.  Depending on market conditions, Hanger plans to triple the number
of Insignia certified practitioners by the end of 2004. According to Spaeth, the
number of Hanger patient care centers benefiting from Insignia will more than
triple due to the system's inherent portability. Insignia's compact, lightweight
casing allows the practitioner to cast a patient in just about any location
nationwide, including hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and in
the patient's home.

The first national demonstration to the healthcare industry will take place at
the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 71st Annual Meeting in San
Francisco, March 10-14:

   Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics, Booth# 530
   At the AAOS Meeting, Moscone Center, Hall A
   San Francisco, CA
   Wednesday, March 10 - Friday, March 12, 2004
   10:00am - 5:00pm


DATASOURCE: Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.



CONTACT:  Jennifer Bittner, [phone], , or

Desiree Voinche, [phone], , both of Hanger

Orthopedic Group, Inc.



Web site:  http://www.hanger.com/

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