September 2010
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ACA’s Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Celebrates Another Successful Year
The O&P EDGE
Goal of 100 Campers was Reached The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) held another successful camp session in July, sending 100 campers to the Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp. The ACA
Rapid Prototyping/Manufacturing: “Tomorrow Is Just a Day Away”
Miki Fairley
When midday approaches, does the convenience of fast food beckon? Well, you can forget the drive-through. Just turn on your printer-your 3D printer, that is. The number of items that
Fabrication Tips and Tricks for 2010
Judith Philipps Otto
Ask a simple question, and sometimes the answer is anything but simple. During our search to assemble a collection of practical tips and tricks used by some of the industry’s
The Looming Giant: The FDA’s Evolving Role in O&P
Morgan Stanfield
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one of the behemoths of modern governance. With its $3.2 billion budget and more than 9,000 employees, its official duty is to
What Makes Us Better
Tonja Randolph
As you know, the staff at The O&P EDGE and I are constantly looking for ways to improve every aspect of what we do—we look hard at our own performance
Provider Compliance Update
Christine Duprey
Implementing policies and procedures to meet compliance requirements is not a new practice for healthcare providers. Since the introduction of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA),
Galileo: Charting the Future of O&P
Morgan Stanfield
Galileo Galilei had a problem with data. The titan among Renaissance scientist-philosophers had exhorted his fellows to “measure what is measurable and make measurable what is not so,” and in
I’m a Technician, Not a Magician
Tony Wickman, CTPO
The phrase “work your magic” is both a compliment and a curse. On one hand, it is a tremendous vote of confidence when someone clearly believes I have the skill,
Earl Fogler:The End of Innocence
Laura Hochnadel
In many ways, the year 1959 presaged the end of an age of innocence. It was the year several U.S. servicemen were killed in a guerilla attack, signaling the first
