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The “New” Pelite Liner: The Duralite Liner
There are a lot of different interfaces for prostheses, ranging from the classic Pelite liner to gel liners to flexible...
Read moreDetailsSeven Laws of Metal Work
Almost every time I give an O&P fabrication presentation someone says, "I hate metal work." Because many of the technicians...
Read moreDetailsInteresting Career Choices
Graves discusses Dudley's treatment while holding the steer's completed prosthesis. To say that I've had an interesting career path is...
Read moreDetailsWhat Is Quality?
I was having a conversation with a friend the other day about the quality of a particular technician's work, and...
Read moreDetailsMaking a Custom Gel Insert
You may have seen commercials advertising gel or "custom" insoles on television. Those inserts are a good solution for many...
Read moreDetailsFabrication Using the RevoFit Lamination Kit
Many P&O devices require straps or laces to facilitate donning and doffing, provide ease of access, or allow control of...
Read moreDetailsShop Essentials: Preparing the Cast, Mixing Plaster, and Pouring the Mold
In my travels around the country speaking to a wide variety of O&P fabrication technicians and fabrication business owners, I've...
Read moreDetailsA Metal Lathe in an O&P Lab?
Injection molding, resin casting, milling, lathing, and other procedures may be used when fabricating O&P devices and components. But what...
Read moreDetailsA Guide to Sealing Sleeve Repair
For those of you who work with vacuum or suction suspension systems, you may have realized that the sealing sleeve...
Read moreDetailsFive Inexpensive Tools I Can’t Live Without!
Most people who know me know that I'm a tool nut. I've got tools I use, tools I just like...
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