October 2011
The O&P EDGE
edit post The Value of Central Fabrication Facilities by The O&P EDGE October 10, 2011 With rising costs and declining reimbursements, what’s an O&P practice to do to maintain its
The Value of Central Fabrication Facilities
The O&P EDGE
With rising costs and declining reimbursements, what’s an O&P practice to do to maintain its competitive edge? In last month’s EDGE Direct, we discussed how some practices do this by
Endolite Expands Training Program
The O&P EDGE
EDGE Direct In support of the launch of the ORION, our newest microprocessor knee, Endolite is pleased to announce an expanded training program that includes certification courses for the ORION.
A Man’s (or Woman’s) Best Friend
Tonja Randolph
Facing a medical challenge and the possibility of amputation is never an easy situation, even when the patient in question happens to have four legs instead of two. Last October,
“Camp of Champs” for Paratriathletes
The O&P EDGE
Sixteen aspiring paratriathletes and three athlete mentors participated in the third annual Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Dodge Paratriathlon Camp in San Diego, California, August 25-28. It’s not just any camp,
Beyond Control: The First Untethered Power-Assist AFO
Morgan Stanfield
What do paintball pistols, earth movers, and a first-of-its-kind orthosis prototype have in common? They’re all driven by fluid power, the technology that allows engineers to vastly magnify human or
Cadence Biomedical’s Kinetic Orthosis
Betta Ferrendelli
First Steps: Inspired by nature, Cadence Biomedical’s Kinetic Orthosis helps users walk. After Heather Montag took her first solo steps in more than six years, she had one word to
The Essential Guide to KAFO Fabrication Part 1
Pedro Salazar
As a former steelworker, I see great similarity between building an office tower and fabricating a KAFO. Regardless of the architect or contractor, every skyscraper starts with the foundation, followed
Billing and Collections Q&A
Lisa_salmon_lake
Billing for O&P devices and care is complicated. When you have questions, count on “Got FAQs?” to help keep your claims on track. This month’s column addresses your questions about
Tara Butcher: “You Choose the Life You Live….”
Laura Hochnadel
Rising 15,100 feet from base to summit, Tanzania’s Mt. Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. It is composed of three distinct volcanic cones: Kibo, 19,340 feet; Mawenzi,
