April 2011
The O&P EDGE
edit post Hanger Family Comes Together at Annual Education Fair by Pam Martin April 1, 2011 “Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”
Hanger Family Comes Together at Annual Education Fair
Pam Martin
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” —Anthony J. D’Angelo, The College Blue Book Hanger Orthopedic Group’s annual Education Fair, held February 1-5
International Collaboration Defines 2011 United Forum
The O&P EDGE
The 2011 United Forum of the Americas was a rare opportunity to share experiences and ideas in an international, and yet relatively intimate, setting. Speakers, exhibitors, and attendees representing 19*
PrimeFare West Unveils New Format, Retooled Sessions
The O&P EDGE
Nearly 100 attendees and exhibitors from 14 U.S. states and Canada gathered at the Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, for PrimeCare O&P Network’s western scientific symposium. Held
One Researcher’s Passion for Solving Patient Problems
Pam Martin
If I have a thousand ideas and only one turns out to be good, I am satisfied. -Alfred Nobel, as quoted by Ammanath Peethambaran, MS, CO, FAAOP, University of Michigan
Success Creates Its Own Reality
The O&P EDGE
Most people say, “Change is good. You go first.” Intellectually everyone agrees that change is necessary. Yet we are all, on some level, uncomfortable with change and resist adopting new
When We’re In the Know, So Are You
Karen Henry
One of the most gratifying aspects of my job here at The O&P EDGE is keeping pace with emerging O&P technologies. Reporting on these technologies, though, is a double-edged sword.
Helping Kids With Their Leaps and Bounds
Pam Martin
Advanced Biofidelic Lower Extremity Kids (ABLE Kids) Prosthesis Project aims to help kids hit the playground running. Prosthetics manufacturers have traditionally shied away from the special challenges presented by the
Got FAQs?
Lisa_salmon_lake
Denials are difficult to identify and time-consuming to appeal. If you have a billing question or a question about a denial, “Got FAQs?” can help you sift through the confusion
How to Do Ply Reductions Using Vacuum
Jason Kimmel, CTP
Learning how other technicians fabricate is always exciting. You get to see their tricks-of-the-trade and apply them to your own fabrication techniques. The best tricks offer a simple solution to
