June 2007
The O&P EDGE
edit post Five Questions for Preston K. Watts Jr., CPO by The O&P EDGE June 1, 2007 Preston Watts Jr., CPO, owner of Alabama Prosthetics and Orthotics Inc. in Montgomery
Diabetic Patient Care: Education+Teamwork = Rx for Success
Sherry Metzger, MS
Taking a comprehensive, education-focused, team approach to patient care goes a long way to improving quality of life for persons with diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimates that more
Is Offering Diabetic Shoes a Good Fit for Your Practice?
Séamus Kennedy, BEng (Mech), CPed
“I have diabetes, but why should I wear special shoes? Why can’t I just buy my shoes from a local department store like everyone else?” LEAP monofilament test. Sound familiar?
Effectiveness of Splinting on Hammertoe
Karen A Oscar
Hammertoe is one of the most common problems presented to foot and ankle surgeons with the patient complaining about pain and the inability to bear weight on the affected foot.
Surf or Shower
Gordon Zernich, CP, BOCP
Richard Riley’s low-cost swim/shower prosthesis has opened up a new world for him-not to mention his shower door. If anything can be said for amputees who also work in the
Awareness Starts with You
The O&P EDGE
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimates that more than 20 million adults and children in the United States have diabetes. If the prevalence of diabetes in the United States isn’t
O&P Outcomes Initiative Is Launched
Scott D. Cummings, PT, CPO, FAAOP
If you are wondering about the recent concern over outcomes, you are not alone. Simmering just below the surface for the past few years, the need for outcome studies in
Letters to the Editor
The O&P EDGE
The following letters are in response to the Perspective in the April 2007 issue of The O&P EDGE: “ A Letter to All Orthotists ,” by Peggy Pascal. A Needed
Sports News
The O&P EDGE
British Columbia Bike Ride to Benefit Rehab Hospital Cyclists, including amputees, hand cyclists, and able-bodied cyclists, are invited to join the Out of a Limb bike ride September 9-15 in
Socket Can Be Fabricated, Modified, Fitted—in One Hour
Miki Fairley
An innovative idea that saves time and money, plus makes life easier for both patient and prosthetist, is always welcome. The SocketCone™, a quickly cast and fabricated socket, has a
