A family business established in 1947 with the family name, Sabolich Prosthetic & Research Center was from the outset focused to iimproving prosthetic design and, by extension, improving the lives of patients. Taken over by the founder so'sn, the Sabolich Prosthetic & Research Center achieved reputation by such breakthrough prosthetic designs such as the patented Sabolich Socket. Featured in such publications as USA Today, National Geographic and Popular Science, and on television programs including "Dateline NBC," "Good Morning America," and "20/20." the firm continued to focus on advanced technology and quality care.. In 1994, the PA based large firm NovaCare purchased Sabolich and became NovaCare-Sabolich later sold to Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc. In 2004, the next generation of Dr Sabolich's re-entered the SBIR fold with a new NIH Phase I in a new firm.