Our Legacy

In 1911, RW "Pop" Snell founded Snell's Artificial Limbs, Braces and Trusses in Memphis, TN. His sons expanded the business into Arkansas in 1935 and Louisiana in 1939. Today, the practices in each state are individually owned by descendants of "Pop" Snell, with Snell's Orthotics and Prosthetics in Louisiana being locally owned and managed by Clint Snell, CPO.

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1930-1940: Company Lays Foundation for Long Term Growth

Posted Jul 19th, 1930

Ironically, the company enjoys a growth phase during the Great Depression branching out from Memphis with two new offices. “Pop” Snell’s son Ralph opens the Nashville office and his son Jim opens the Little Rock office.

1921-1929: Custom Production Takes Hold

Posted Jul 19th, 1920

The Company transitions from fitting surgical garments to custom artificial limbs and braces.

The photo of Ralph and Jim Snell is circa 1920’s

1911: Snell’s Artificial Limbs, Braces & Trusses is in business

Posted Nov 17th, 1911

1911: “Pop” Snell, along with his three sons: Jim, Ralph and William buys the artificial limbs and braces portion of the surgical and medical supply company that he worked for in Memphis, re-naming it Snell’s Artificial Limbs, Braces & Trusses.

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