Foundation and Framework: Materials and Processes Evolve for 3D-printed Lower-limb Prostheses
Derick Schmidt, MPO, CPO, Limb and Lattice, Shore P&O, and Presque Isle Medical Technologies, US Virgin Islands, gives a reminder...
Central Fabrication Assumes a Key Role in Advancing 3D Printing of Lower-limb Prostheses
Getting Started With Expert Help What kind of investment of time and training might it take for a traditional prosthetic...
O&P Consulting and the Gift of Prophecy
Outcomes Driving Change I believe that we’re going to continue to see vertical integration; the trend of manufacturers owning practices...
O&P Consulting: Value on Both Sides
Even with the aid of Wikipedia and Google, it’s impossible to gain and contain all knowledge about O&P and its...
Better, Faster, Smarter: Why More Clinicians Are Trying 3D Printing for Lower-limb Prostheses
Debate and discussion continue among O&P professionals about the feasibility of applying additive manufacturing methods to the creation of lower-limb...
Defining “Definitive”: 3D-printed Lower-limb Sockets Meet the Challenge
In recent years, advances in 3D-printed upper-limb prostheses have captured much media attention and popular imagination. But use of the...
A Question of Quality: Measuring Strength and Durability in 3D-printed Lower-limb Prostheses
A lot depends on the strength, stamina, and reliability of weight bearing lower-limb prostheses, with both safety and patient satisfaction...
Footwear Tips From Foot Care Experts
Paul Brand, MD, is recognized as the father of diabetic foot care in the United States and taught about the...
Diabetic Shoes: The People’s Choice?
Once considered an unappealing necessity, today’s diabetic footwear is stepping boldly into a new era where it enjoys growing popularity,...
Effects of Microprocessors on O&P Business
"By changing what we expect from a prosthesis, MPKs have shown us the importance of telling the story differently—in emphasizing...
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