August 2008
The O&P EDGE
edit post L-Codes: Are They Meeting the Needs of O&P? by Miki Fairley August 1, 2008 Regardless of your view toward the United States L-Code system and its reimbursement methodology,
Foot Orthotic Biomechanics, Part II
Séamus Kennedy, BEng (Mech), CPed
 In the May 2008 issue of The O&P EDGE, I provided an overview of early foot-orthotics  theory, as well as a brief history of arch supports. Seminal work by Merton
Summer Fun…Parity Style
Morgan Sheets
As the weather heats up, so does the fight for prosthetic parity. Many activists are using this time to increase the momentum behind the Amputee Coalition of Americas (ACA) initiatives
Got FAQs?
Lisa_salmon_lake
Whether you have a question about L-Codes, documentation, or claim denials, count on Got FAQs? to help keep your O&P shop running smoothly. Q: Recently, you published a question that
Gary Ashe: Modifying the Perfect Fit
Chelan M. Keeter
Gary Ashe knows what it means to put his life at risk. In 1969, at the age of 19, Ashe was sworn into service as an Army reservist by his
ACA’s 2008 Annual Conference Is One for the Record Books
The O&P EDGE
Shortly after the 2007 Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) annual conference, the ACA announced that its president and CEO, Paddy Rossbach, RN, would be retiring early in 2008. Rossbach kicked
CAPO Covers the Future of O&P
The O&P EDGE
The Canadian Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics (CAPO) welcomed delegates, presenters, and exhibitors to Winnipeg, Manitoba, for its 16th annual conference, held June 18-21. There were 175 delegates in attendance,
Five Questions for Alfred ‘Denny’ Denison, CLP
The O&P EDGE
At 84 years old Alfred Denison, CLP, may be the oldest practicing prosthetist in the United States. Though he was drafted into the military before graduating from high school, his
Expulsion Valve Now Includes Vacuum Valve
The O&P EDGE
Velocity Labs has expanded its new Velocity Expulsion Valve to include a vacuum hookup valve. The new Vacuum Valve housing fits into the existing VMP-007 mounting plate and allows a
L-Codes: Are They Meeting the Needs of O&P?
Miki Fairley
Regardless of your view toward the United States L-Code system and its reimbursement methodology, there is no arguing that the system is complex, as shown by the plethora of coding
