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...
Derick Schmidt, MPO, CPO, Limb and Lattice, Shore P&O, and Presque Isle Medical Technologies, US Virgin Islands, gives a reminder...
Getting Started With Expert Help What kind of investment of time and training might it take for a traditional prosthetic...
Outcomes Driving Change I believe that we’re going to continue to see vertical integration; the trend of manufacturers owning practices...
Even with the aid of Wikipedia and Google, it’s impossible to gain and contain all knowledge about O&P and its...
Debate and discussion continue among O&P professionals about the feasibility of applying additive manufacturing methods to the creation of lower-limb...
In recent years, advances in 3D-printed upper-limb prostheses have captured much media attention and popular imagination. But use of the...
A lot depends on the strength, stamina, and reliability of weight bearing lower-limb prostheses, with both safety and patient satisfaction...
Paul Brand, MD, is recognized as the father of diabetic foot care in the United States and taught about the...
Once considered an unappealing necessity, today’s diabetic footwear is stepping boldly into a new era where it enjoys growing popularity,...
"By changing what we expect from a prosthesis, MPKs have shown us the importance of telling the story differently—in emphasizing...
Pistoning, the vertical displacement of the residual limb within transtibial prosthetic socket, can lead to skin breakdowns and ulcers. Downward...
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