February 2008
The O&P EDGE
edit post Seeking the Perfect Marriage in Prosthetic Liners by Miki Fairley February 1, 2008 Photograph courtesy of Ohio Willow Wood. Otto Bock liner inspector Rocio Holguin. Photograph courtesy of
EMG ‘Hides in Plain Sight’ in Spinal Stenosis Diagnosis
Miki Fairley
Back pain wears many disguises; unmasking the real culprit can require some skillful detective work to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and thus, accurate treatment. Frequently, the perpetrator is spinal
Technology in Practice
Paul E. Prusakowski, CPO, FAAOP
Imagine that you could search through all of your O&P bookshelves in seconds to find a bit of information that could help you solve a problem right now. Wouldn’t that
Evolution Liners Enters the Pediatric Market
The O&P EDGE
Evolution Liners Inc. is pleased to announce its entrance into the pediatric market with new liners that are designed and sized especially for kids. Evolution’s new Chameleon liners are available
Michael McDaniel: Back on the Job After Amputation
Sherry Metzger, MS
Amputation won’t prevent one of Cobb County’s finest from returning to active duty. Sherry Metzger Wrapping up a long evening on patrol, Officer Michael McDaniel of Atlanta, Georgia, approached the
Material Choices in Foot Orthotic Design
Séamus Kennedy, BEng (Mech), CPed
One aspect of the orthotic industry that can often be overwhelming and confusing to newcomers is the range of materials available. In addition to the many different types and varieties
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Denials are difficult to identify and time consuming to appeal. With competitive bidding, mandatory accreditation, aging technology, and increased billing errors, running an O&P shop gets more complicated each year.
New Jersey Becomes State No. 8
Morgan Sheets
At 8:45 p.m. on the last day of the legislative session, the New Jersey legislature passed a bill ensuring access to comprehensive coverage for orthotic and prosthetic care. Sponsored by
Five Questions for Tony Wickman, RTPO
The O&P EDGE
Tony Wickman was an experienced technician and lab manager before he opened Freedom Fabrication Inc., Havana, Florida, in 1992, and that knowledge helped him turn his company into the fastest
How to Push the Reset Button
Ronald A. Roiz
I am on the way to part three of my residency story. I wish I could say this has been a fairy tale so far…but then I am a realist
