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
Five Questions for Preston K. Watts Jr., CPO
The O&P EDGE
Preston Watts Jr., CPO, owner of Alabama Prosthetics and Orthotics Inc. in Montgomery , was a truck driver in Memphis, Tennessee, when he decided he wanted to do something else
ACA Conference Kicks off a Summer of Parity Events
Morgan Sheets
Many state legislatures are wrapping up for the year, but several state bills are still on the move. Activists have been fighting hard to push Pennsylvania’s House Bill 317. We
Got FAQs
Lisa_salmon_lake
Denials are difficult to identify and time-consuming to appeal. With competitive bidding, mandatory accreditation, aging technology, increased billing errors, running an O&P shop sure can be a challenge! Q: Â I
Rick Cavens, Ken Cook, Jeff Hancock, and Dan Stone: ‘Team Rebuild’ Inspires at Pole Pedal Paddle
Sherry Metzger, MS
From left: Jeff Hancock, Dan Stone, Rick Cavens, and Ken Cook. Every May in Bend, Oregon , the locals come out to cheer and watch as athletes participate in one
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
