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...
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...
Since the 1997 appearance of the C-Leg, microprocessor knees (MPKs) and, later, microprocessor ankles/feet, have been making news. Like ripples...
Here's what we heard from practitioners who have years of experience planning, leading, and maintaining prosthetic clinics. Read more in...
When natural or man-made disasters ravage a foreign country—when people are injured and suffering as the result of a cataclysm...
Shane Pope, CTPO, lab manager at Kenney Orthopedics, Lexington, Kentucky, and adjunct professor for the Bluegrass Community and Technical College...
Image: Crustoff/stock.adobe.com Although it may be too soon to identify the forms they will ultimately take, O&P professionals agree that...
Using a lower-limb prosthetic device can lead to increased cognitive demands, and since measuring cognitive load objectively can be challenging,...
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