December 2002
The O&P EDGE
edit post From the Editor by The O&P EDGE December 1, 2002 As described in this month’s feature article, the good news is that there appears to be little “generation
From the Editor
The O&P EDGE
As described in this month’s feature article, the good news is that there appears to be little “generation gap” between younger and older practitioners. Besides sons and daughters following parents
The Young Turks: How Are They Impacting O&P?
Miki Fairley
In the O&P field, the Young Turks and the Old Guard complement one another more often than they clash. Just as in jazz master Dave Brubeck’s CD, “Young Lions and
Get the Clutter Out—Save Time and Money!
Greg Mattson, RTPO
Welcome to the second installment in this series of articles presenting real-world solutions to production problems in the O&P fabrication lab. As insurance reimbursements shrink and the cost of doing
Horton Unveils Electronic Stance Control Orthotic Knee
The O&P EDGE
Horton Technology Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, unveiled an electronic version of the Stance Control Orthotic Knee” joint (SCOKJ) during the National Assembly of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)
New Online Tech Forum Takes Off
The O&P EDGE
L. Vincent Lebbad, RTP Like a wildfire from a spark, a question posted August 27 to the oandp-l listserv has led to an enthusiastic new online technician forum. Founders of
Hanger Aids Afghani Landmine Survivors
The O&P EDGE
Team: Gary Lenzini, CPO, Hugh Panton, CPO, FAAOP, Dale Berry, CP, CP(c) and Richard Mason, CP, CP(SA) A team of four prosthetists from Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics fit over 55
Prejudice and the Disabled Person
Alberto E. Castillo Moreno, OP
In our society, many types of prejudice exist. The Larousse Dictionary includes various definitions: “To judge things before knowing them or without having all the necessary facts; opinion or judgment
Afghan Mission a Humanitarian Adventure
Miki Fairley
The plane was an old, rickety 727. Half the seatbelts didn’t work and overhead bins would open unexpectedly. As the plane circled, preparing to land, the passengers could see the
