BUILDING a Dream Facility The importance of patient-centric design in the O&P clinic The orthotic and prosthetic profession has often been described as clinical care at the intersection of science and art. O&P clinicians must balance the needs of individuals living…
Osseointegration: The Australian Experience After 500 Surgeries By William Lu, PhD; Seamus Thomson; Jiao Jiao Li, PhD; Iana Wong; Calina Betlazar-maseh; and Munjed Al Muderis, MB ChB, FRACS, FAOrthA There is no doubt that an amputated limb can have a dramatic…
Wireless Myoelectric Implant Records High-Quality EMG Signals Charla L. Howard, PhD; Isaac Myers, PhD; Brian Crofts, MS; Scott Hiatt, MS; and Daniel McDonnall, PhD Over the last decade, prosthesis manufacturers have released substantially more dexterous myoelectric prosthetic arms. In spite…
Charles Dankmeyer Jr., CPO It’s time for O&P practitioners to unite to improve and advance the profession and the O&P community When most people are asked what changes they would make to a profession, they naturally reflect on what is…
State by State The latest news from Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania Each month, we talk to O&P professionals about the most important state and local issues affecting their businesses and the patients they serve. This column features information…
The Technician’s Role in Patient Care During the Fabrication Process Technicians should strive for good working relationships with both clinicians and patients By Herman Green, CTP, CPA The role of the technician in O&P patient care during the fabrication process…