edit post SURGICAL SOLUTIONS, TECHNIQUES, AND TRENDS Osseointegration: Infection Solutions by Miki Fairley February 1, 2007 Technological advances in prosthetic care have a long history. Archeologists have unearthed evidence of
Technological advances in prosthetic care have a long history. Archeologists have unearthed evidence of prosthetic treatment from nearly five millennia ago, according to “The History of Prosthetics,” an online article
“Amputation should not be looked at as a failure. It should be looked at as a reconstructive procedure that will provide the patient with a functional residual limb that can
In the life of the patient, it’s a terrifying seminal moment: amputation is imminent. They have a thousand questions and as many fears concerning their future. As their prosthetist, what
The January 2007 issue of Esquire magazine featured the latest in the publication’s “What I’ve Learned” interviews. In this interview, 25-year-old triple amputee Bryan Anderson of Rolling Meadows, Illinois, tells
Ski Spectacular Serves as Training Camp for U.S. Disabled Ski Team Disabled Sports USA (DS/USA) hosted the 19th Annual Hartford Ski Spectacular, the nation’s largest winter sports festival for
Winter break…Peace, quiet, calm reflection, and a healthy dose of stress. This particular installment of life through the Prosthetic and Orthotic program at Georgia Tech should include a scratch-and-sniff sticker
A newly designed exercise chair increases range of motion (ROM) for the physically disabled, opening a new avenue for wheelchair users and others with disabilities to improve health and mobility.
Legislative sessions commenced all over the country in January. For many states, the sessions included a strong focus on access to healthcare. This is helpful to the ten states where
Claim denials can become the bane of your existence if you’re not current on Medicare rules and regulations. Who has time to keep up with all of that, anyway? Count
