December 2006
The O&P EDGE
edit post The Flip Side of ‘Back to Sleep’ by Phil Stevens MEd, CPO December 1, 2006 It’s a story that many in our profession have related to on multiple
Lt. Ceasar Hamed Hassan
Sherry Metzger, MS
After Lt. Ceasar Hamed Hassan lost his hand, when during a routine patrol his vehicle collided with a VBIED (Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device) often used by suicide bombers, the
Nap Time, Snack Time, Tests, and Recess in the 18th Grade
Chelan M. Pedrow
The torturous beep of my alarm clock has pulled me from my slumber once again. I lie in bed for a few extra seconds to count…18…18 years of academia…18 years
Pennsylvania Commits to Protecting Coverage
Morgan Sheets
A bill calling for equity of prosthetic coverage in health insurance policies was the focus of a public hearing held by the Pennsylvania House Health and Human Services Committee on
Got FAQs?
Lisa_salmon_lake
The future of your practice depends on knowledgeable billing and collection information. Understanding the full aspect of billing guidelines and procedures will effectively increase your reimbursement. This informative column will
Year in Review…
The O&P EDGE
As 2006 comes to a close, we asked members of our Editorial Advisory Board to share their thoughts and comments on the year that was 2006. What was the most
Teaching Prosthetics in Iraq: Performing Under Fire
Judith Philipps Otto
Editor’s note: All persons photographed in this article, other than US Military, have been de-identified by a black box covering their eyes for security purposes As allied healthcare professionals practicing
The Flip Side of ‘Back to Sleep’
Phil Stevens MEd, CPO
It’s a story that many in our profession have related to on multiple occasions. In 1992, a task force from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) studied the relationship between
Thoughts on Healing
Tina Eichner
As the year 2006 comes to a close, it is natural to look back and assess the year-where we have been and where we are headed, for what we are
Sports News
Meredy DeBorde
CAF’s San Diego Triathlon Challenge Nets Over $1 Million From left: Matt Perkins, Julia Uhlendorf, Carlos Gutierrez, Johnny O’Neal, and Mari Holden. Photo by Joel Zwink. 2006 proved to be
