edit post Walk On: Prosthetic Success for Geriatric Patients by Judith Philipps Otto August 1, 2009 Successful, goal-oriented amputee rehabilitation is seldom based on a simple formula. Regardless of age,
Successful, goal-oriented amputee rehabilitation is seldom based on a simple formula. Regardless of age, each patient presents unique and often complex challenges—many of which are further complicated in the case
“Persons with osteoporosis …will expire prematurely if they cannot be managed for pain and lack of mobility. Currently there are few medical or surgical options for these people that will
Breast-prosthesis scanner technology. Photographs courtesy of the American Association of Breast Care Professionals (AABCP). One in eight. By now, that statistic is all too familiar: according to the 2009 American
The numbers say a lot. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 39 million people aged 65 and older living in the United States. Roughly 30 percent
Young athletes await competition at the 2009 Endeavor Games. Photograph courtesy of UCO Photographic Services. The Endeavor Games came back to the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), Edmond, from June
Wheelchairs can open the door to mobility and independence—quite the opposite of what is implied in such common expressions as “confined to a wheelchair” or “wheelchair-bound.” Even prosthesis users sometimes
Denials are difficult to identify and time consuming to appeal. When you have a question, turn to ‘Got FAQs?’ to help get your billing back on track. This month’s column
