David B. has called Cincinnati home since he was six months old. Born in Lee County, Florida, David moved to Cincinnati with his parents as a child, built his life here, raised his family here, and spent his career doing skilled, hands-on work that requires strength, confidence, and precision.

After attending night school at Northern Kentucky University through an electrician apprenticeship program, David became an electrical lineman, working on power lines and building a career around problem-solving, hard work, and using his hands. A work accident changed the course of his life and led to the need for a prosthesis for his right arm.
Through personal relationships with doctors at the University of Cincinnati Hospital, David and his wife, Susan, were introduced to Ryan Spill, CP/LP, Clinical Director of R. J. Rosenberg Orthopedic Lab. From the beginning, Ryan’s approach was not simply about creating a prosthetic device. It was about getting to know David, understanding his life, and helping him return to the activities, routines, and relationships that mattered most.

“Ryan has been very supportive, as he’s allowed me to recover from my injuries,” David said.
That support has made a lasting difference not only for David, but also for Susan and their daughter, Paige, a business student at the University of Cincinnati. For the family, Ryan and the team at R. J. Rosenberg have become trusted partners through recovery, adjustment, and moving forward.

“Ryan and his team have been there for us, helping David maintain the most active lifestyle he can with his disability,” Susan said.

Today, David has three prosthetic devices, each designed to support a different part of his life. One helps him with work around the house, including mowing the lawn and gardening. Another is designed for golf, one of David’s lifelong passions. He also uses different attachments with his prosthesis to help with specific tasks, allowing him to stay active and independent in ways that fit his daily life.

For David, golf is much more than a sport. It is time with friends and family, a mental reset, and a meaningful part of his recovery.

“I’ve always loved to play golf, and being able to play has helped me tremendously, particularly with my mental state, as I enjoy the time spent with friends and family,” David said.

Susan said, “Without golf, David would go bananas. Being around people is the key.”
That understanding of David’s personality, routines, and goals is part of what has made his relationship with Ryan so important. David knows Ryan cares not only about how a prosthesis fits, but how it is used in real life.

“Ryan makes the effort to be there for his patients,” David said. “He loves to see the prosthetics he fabricates being used, as it helps him serve others better.”

That connection reflects the heart of R. J. Rosenberg’s patient care philosophy: prosthetic care that listens first, then builds solutions around comfort, function, lifestyle, and long-term success. David’s devices are not one-size-fits-all. They are built around his life — his home, his family, his hobbies, his friendships, and his desire to keep moving forward.

David brings that same encouragement to others through his volunteer work with The Bridge Adaptive Sports & Recreation, which helps individuals with physical and mental challenges participate in sports and recreation. Through the group, David helps introduce golf to other individuals with disabilities. Other activities, such as cycling, running, and rock climbing, are offered by the organization, allowing those with disabilities to enjoy pursuits they may not have thought possible.

“To see the smile on their faces is indescribable,” David said. “They see me with my physical challenge, and it helps them understand that they can do it, too.”

In addition to adaptive golf, David continues to enjoy model railroading, a hobby that connects him to his father and gives him a creative mental escape. His father started the hobby before David was born, and David still has some of his dad’s original pieces. Today, he continues to repair, build, and enjoy the collection.

“It’s a great mental escape, and I’m able to make repairs and build new pieces,” David said.
Whether he is on the golf course, volunteering with adaptive athletes, working in the yard, spending time with Susan and Paige, or building model railroads, David continues to find ways to stay active, connected, and positive.

“I want to help people get to a point that they can be positive with themselves,” he said.
And when he reflects on his journey, David is quick to credit the relationship he has built with Ryan — a relationship that has grown far beyond appointments and prosthetic fittings.
“I am blessed that Ryan has the confidence in me and takes the time to work with me,” David said. “We consider Ryan and his wife, Leslie, family. I love them to death.”

For David, personalized prosthetic care has helped him keep doing the things he loves. For Ryan and the team at R. J. Rosenberg, David is a reminder of why that care matters: because the right prosthetic solution is never just about a device. It is about helping people return to their lives with confidence, purpose, and the support of people who truly care.