Hanger corporate headquarters was relocated from Bethesda, MD to Austin, TX
In 2010, Hanger announced that it will relocate it’s corporate headquarters was relocated from Bethesda, MD to Austin,…
Ivan R Sabel was appointed president and CEO of Hanger Orthopedic Group
In 1995, Ivan R. Sabel was appointed president and CEO of Hanger Orthopedic Group. In 1968, Ivan R….
The Hanger Orthopedic Group executed its IPO
In 1991, Hanger Orthopedic Group created and issued new shares of common stock through a public offering on…
Ivan R Sabel founded Capital Orthopedics
In 1968, Ivan R. Sabel founded Capital Orthopedics. In 1986, Colorado-based Sequel Corporation acquired Capital Orthopedics. As President…
Prosthetic designers gradually replace wood and leather with newer materials
In 1950, Prosthetic designers gradually replaced wood and leather with newer materials. J.E. Hanger of Washington created a…
The first aluminum prosthetic leg was introduced
In 1912, the first aluminum prosthetic leg was introduced. English aviator Marcel Desoutter lost his leg in an…
The JE Hanger Company’s headquarters relocated to Washington, DC
In 1888, the J.E. Hanger Company’s headquarters was relocated to Washington, D.C. James Edward Hanger was the first…
The ‘Hanger Limb’ received a U.S. patent
On Feb. 4, 1871, the ‘Hanger Limb’ received a U.S. patent. James Edward Hanger was the first amputee…
James Edward Hanger becomes the first amputee of the American Civil War
On Jun. 3, 1861, James Edward Hanger becomes the first amputee of the American Civil War. By the…