Feature
Geriatric Amputees: Enhancing Quality of Life
By Miki Fairley
"And in the end, its not the years in your life that count. Its the life in your years."
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Total Patient Care at Shriners
By Judith Phillips Otto
Total patient care is a reality, not a dream, at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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Maintaining Ideals in the Real World
By Jon Shinn, Keri Blythe Shinn, CO
"I just found out there's no such thing as the realworld, just a lie you've got to rise above." John Mayer, from the 2002 hit song, "No SuchThing" It's not very hard to be idealistic in our youth. In addition tothe energetic spirit that comes fro...
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Global View
Houston Health Professionals Help 'Merchants of Baghdad'
By Meredy Fullen
Pictured are "The Merchants of Baghdad" with their prosthetists, Tom DiBello, CPO, FAAOP, and David Baty, CPO. From left, top row, are Quasim, DiBello, Bassim, Hassan, Solah, and Ala'a. Bottom row, from left, are Nazar, Laith, and Baty.
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Got FAQs?
Got FAQs?
By Lisa Lake-Salmon
The future of your practice depends onknowledgeable billing and collection information. Under-standingthe full aspect of billing guidelines and procedures willeffectively increase your reimbursement. This informative columnwill help providers and...
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Profile
Zach Harvey, CPO
Zach Harvey, CPO Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics Inc. Greenbelt, Maryland Are you better at starting projects or finishingprojects? Once I get started, I can't stop until it'sfinished.
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Perspective
The Real Need in O&P: Solving Basic Issues
By Dean Mason, CPed, BOCO, LMI
I began my career as a certified pedorthist whowas asked by a few of my referral docs to learn orthotics so that Icould service their patients. My only choice was BOC [Board forOrthotist/Prosthetist Certification], as ABC [American Board forCertif...
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Viewpoints
The EDGE Welcomes New Managing Editor
By Miki Fairley
The O&P EDGE is growing! We are delighted tointroduce our newest staff member, Meredy Fullen. Many of youalready know Meredy through her work with Ohio Willow Wood as a public relations andadvertising specialist.
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Letters
Letters
Insurance Cuts: Consumers Need Help Now I am responding to the article in The O&P EDGE written by Ralph W. Nobbe, CPO, which is entitled " Insurance Cuts, Costs: Who'sResponsible ." (Editor's note: This commentary appeared in"Perspective," April 2...
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College Park Industries, as part of their
commitment to excellence melding revolutionary design, high-quality
components, and a continuous drive to exceed customer expectations,
announces the inclusion of a FREE Sealing Boot
with every Trustep®, VentureTM, and
TributeTM Foot order.
The patented Sealing Boot is available in
Caucasian and Negroid to match the CPI Foot Shell. Easily installed
over a pylons open end, the Sealing Boot and Foot Shell interlock
providing an effective barrier against contamination.
Sealing Boots are manufactured from flexible, pliable foam and
can also be cut to any size for use as interlocking gaskets in
finished legs.
For more information, contact:
College Park Industries
800.728.7950
www.college-park.com
Ongoing Care Solutions offers a complete line of
orthotics, including WEL-KARE" Stirrup Ankle Braces.
WEL-KARE Stirrup Ankle Braces have anatomic
shells designed to fit either the left or right leg to provide
protection, comfort, and inversion/eversion protection. These ankle
braces also enhance circulation and reduce swelling. They feature
easy on - easy off hook and loop closures and fit in either sport
or dress shoes.
We offer three types of Ankle Braces:
- WEL-KARE Air Only Stirrup Ankle Brace
- WEL-KARE Gel/Air Stirrup Ankle Brace (Can be
used for cold therapy)
- WEL-KARE Volara Foam with Fabric Ankle
Brace
For more information, contact:
Ongoing Care Solutions
800.375.0207
www.ongoingcare.com
The innovative new Ohio Willow Wood
ImpulseTM Ankle, provides less dorsiflexion,
allows amputees to retain full functionality of the toes and
metatarsal area inherent to energy-storing prosthetic feet and
features inversion/eversion and axial rotation.
The Impulse Ankle's unique material combination
promotes enhanced performance. A titanium pyramid increases
durability, an aluminum base keeps weight low, and a revolutionary
rubber-molding process provides a smoother, more cushioned
stop.
The Impulse Ankle unites with the
Impulse Foot, giving amputees exceptional
performance in a wide variety of terrain without limiting the high
level of energy return provided by the foot, and both products
accommodate patients weighing up to 250 lbs (113 kg.)
For more information, contact:
Ohio Willow Wood
800.848.4930
www.owwco.com
Seattle Systems is now offering its
modular components at lower prices. Incorporating
the same quality titanium and aluminum used in the aerospace
industry, Seattle has modular adapters suitable for pediatric and
adult solutions. As of June 1, all Seattle Systems adapters will be
available at 20 to 50 percent savings.
For more information, contact:
Seattle Systems
800.248.6463
www.seattlesystems.com
The Arch X-PRESS from Freedom
Fabrication provides exceptional onsite molding capabilities for
your podiatric needs.
Features include a 20" x 20" table with heavy-duty 16-gauge
steel frame. Super-fast pull-down makes working with graphite
simple, and the bladder change is quick and easy with no tools
required. Call now for pricing and availability.
For more information, contact:
Freedom Fabrication
800.304.FREE
www.freedomfabrication.com
Otto Bock HealthCare announces an advance in knee
joints designed to improve functionality for low- and
moderate-activity amputees.
The 3R90 and 3R92 offer
increased security through a unique load-dependent braking
mechanism. The 3R90 is friction-controlled with a
mechanical extension assist while the 3R92 offers pneumatic
swing-phase control. Unlike other friction-brake knees, these
release during forefoot loading, eliminating hip hiking and
delivering more correct gait.
"The 3R90 and 3R92 are the
first true advances in low-activity knees in years, if not
decades," says Todd Anderson, CP, FAAOP, director of Professional
Services for Otto Bock.
Determined to fit the needs of everyone from children to adults,
from low- to high-activity levels, Otto Bock welcomes the
3R90 and 3R92 as the latest
additions to their family of knees which includes the world's first
microprocessor-controlled knee, the C-Leg®.
For more information, contact:
Otto Bock HealthCare
800.328.4058
www.ottobockus.com
Otto Bock® HealthCare recently introduced
four thermoplastic prefabricated AFOs to its
orthotic product line. Offering a range of medial lateral control,
from a Blank to a Posterior Leaf Spring, all are heat-moldable so
they can be fit to the patient. Featuring a pleasing matte finish,
Otto Bock's AFOs are a fast and high quality
solution at an amazing price.
Otto Bock's new AFOs are designed to complement
their existing thermoplastic #28U9 Open-Heel Posterior Leaf Spring
and carbon fiber #28U9 Walk-On"--to offer a full line of orthotic
solutions for the practitioner.
For more information, contact:
Otto Bock HealthCare
800.328.4058
www.ottobockus.com
Orthotics, materials, and lab equipment
distributor Atlas International is now the exclusive distributor of
Teufel Transfer Papers. Teufel manufactures a wide
range of products from prosthetic plastics to specialty valves,
accessories, and fabrication supplies. Teufel Transfer
Papers are ideal for customizing polyethylene materials,
such as Subortholen, Eurolen®, and Tepelen®.
Teufel Transfer Papers easily and inexpensively
allow practitioners to apply bright, vibrant graphic designs to
custom fabrications with complex or compound curves and flat
surfaces alike, expressing patients' personality and style.
A full product listing, brochures, or transfer paper
color/design charts are available at Atlas International.
For more information, contact:
Atlas International
800. 545.6287
www.atlasortho.com
OPTEC Inc. announces the Improved
OasisTM LSO & TLSO Soft Spinal System. The
new cut-to-size closure system offers maximum support and
stabilization, providing anterior/posterior compression and
limiting unwanted motion.
Geriatric patients and others with functional problems value the
Improved Oasis' easy-to-use closure system and
soft, breathable fabric panels. Anterior and posterior panels
accommodate moldable polymer inserts. The anterior insert is
offered in flexion, neutral, or pendulous designs and can be
retrofitted with optional attachments, including: Pectoral Pad Kit,
Sternal Pad Kit, and Thoracic Extension Kit straps.
The Improved Oasis is gender-adaptable in sizes
X-Small to XX-Large and comes in two anterior heights: Regular and
Low Profile.
For more information, contact:
OPTEC Inc.
888.982.8181
www.opteccorp.com
Effective immediately, PEL Supply Company has
announced new, reduced prices on the entire line of premium-quality
modular adapters from Seattle Systems. This
coincides with Seattle Systems re-launch of its line of modular
components for prosthetic professionals. PEL customers who purchase
Seattle Systems components can now expect an overall pricing
decrease of 20 percent throughout Seattle's line of
adapters, with select components even reduced up
to 50 percent.
In addition to these new reduced prices, PEL Supply offers a
generous discount/rebate program, and stocks over 35,000 products,
components, tools and accessories, with most available for next-day
delivery.
For more information, contact:
PEL Supply Company
800.321.1264
www.pelsupply.com
Hosmer's EnduranceTM 160
Hydraulic Knee System is now available from PEL Supply at
$100 off through July 31, 2004!
The Endurance Knee System features a 30-month
warranty, a compact build height of 8-3/8" (215mm), weighs under 40
ounces, is rated for patients up to 300 lbs, has total knee flexion
of 130°, and offers three modes of operation: Automatic Stance
Lock/Swing Control, Flexion Lock, and Swing Phase only. Four
proximal attachments are available.
The Endurance cylinder and frame are interchangeable with other
knee frames based on the 160mm knee frame cylinder.
#62041 Endurance 160 Knee System includes the
Endurance 160 Hydraulic Unit, Endurance 160 Knee Frame w/proximal
adjustment screw, Mounting Kit and Knee Cap.
For more information, contact:
PEL Supply Company
800.321.1264
www.pelsupply.com
Polhemus announces the LIBERTY"
240/16, a 16-sensor-capable motion-tracking system, which
is the latest 6 Degree-of-Freedom (6DOF) tracking product in the
LIBERTY series. LIBERTY has speed
(240 Hz per sensor), ease of use via an intuitive Graphical User
Interface (GUI), scalability, and improved signal to noise ratios,
which increase stability and resolution while providing consistent
high quality data. Each LIBERTY sensor is able to
independently detect distortion within the environment, alerting
the user to make appropriate changes if necessary. Price per sensor
makes the LIBERTY series by far the most
affordable, easiest to upgrade, simplest to use, quietest and
fastest 6DOF tracker on the market today.
For more information, contact:
Polhemus
800.357.4777
www.polhemus.com
Work faster, cleaner, and safer with
Coyote Design Quick Adhesive. Used for
installation of Summit and Airlocks, this adhesive can also gunk
sockets, reinforce socks to use with pin locks, repair carbon
sockets, and many other applications throughout the lab area.
For more information, contact:
Coyote Design
800.819.5980
www.coyotedesign.com
Two years ago, Apex Foot Health Industries began
assembling a team of top biomechanics to create a stylish athletic
shoe that truly supports the foot. The company called upon renowned
footwear designer Ruk Peterson, who has designed top-selling shoes
for Nike, Avia, and Brooks. Apex is pleased to introduce the
Aetrex® Performance Footwear line, featuring
athletic intelligence.
Aetrex shoes provide an equal distribution of
pressure throughout the gait cycle while maintaining comfort,
breathability, stability, and overall support. The
Aetrex design unloads pressure in the areas most
susceptible to injury or pain during walking or running, features
5/16" removable depth and is available in six widths.
For more information, contact:
Apex Foot Health Industries
Donille Perrone
800.526.2739 x325
www.foot.com/Aetrex
Evolution SP Liners, marketed by Freedom Science and Technologies, a
member of Freedom Innovations family of products, are designed to
reduce pain typically caused by friction between the residual limb
and the prosthesis. The industry's first fully customized liners
with standardized off-the-shelf prices; the Evolution SP
Liner is designed to provide amputees and practitioners
with a liner that is comfortable, durable, and extremely
cost-effective. Evolution SP Liners also feature a
unique formulation that absorbs body fluids, effectively keeping
the liner fresh and odor-free.
Evolution SP Liners are the invention of Stan
Patterson, CP, renowned in the prosthetics industry for his
research and development achievements, and owner of Prosthetic
& Orthotic Associates of Orlando, Florida. For more
information, contact:
Freedom Innovations
888.818.6777
www.freedom-innovations.com
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