December 2012
The O&P EDGE
edit post Aging Gracefully with an Amputation by Kate Hawthorne December 1, 2012 When working with the elderly patient population, prosthetists generally see two types of people: those who have
Frederick Downs Jr.: A Life of Service
Clayton Moore
Some men are naturally born to serve. Others do their duty to their country despite seemingly insurmountable challenges. Frederick Downs Jr., retired national director of the U.S. Department of Veterans
Evolution’s Custom Origin Silicone Liner
The O&P EDGE
Origin liners are created from an advanced medical grade silicone formula naturally compatible with human tissue and resistant to fluids and bacteria. Origin liners never reduce in strength or thickness
O&Pedia: Humanitarian O&P Organizations
The O&P EDGE
Listed below are just a few of the many O&P organizations offering services to those in developing countries. Look for more coverage in our January issue of The O&P EDGE.
Joe Shamp, CPO
The O&P EDGE
Joe Shamp followed in his father’s footsteps to pursue a career in O&P-one that has included private practice, active involvement in the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics &
Got FAQs: Prosthetic Medicare audits and billing for shoe inserts for patients who have undergone toe amputation
Lisa Lake-Salmon Executive Vice President, Acc-Q-Data Inc.
Billing for O&P devices and care is complicated. Count on “Got FAQs?” to help ensure you are using the most current information when preparing your claims. This month’s column answers
Ethan Payton: Getting a Better Grip
Sherri Edge
If you met Ethan Payton, he’d probably tell you about his recently earned graduate degree in international affairs or that he’s learning to speak, read, and write in Arabic. He
Fabricating a Dynamic Test Orthosis
Justin Eitel
In most cases, you would not fabricate a definitive lower-limb prosthesis without first making a check socket. The same principle applies to orthotic devices. With stance-control KAFOs, it is just
Recipe for a Master’s Program from Scratch
Joshua B. Utay, MEd, CPO
Part 3 in our exclusive coverage of the development of the master of science in orthotics and prosthetics at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. People and Stuff O&P specializes
Using a Multifaceted Approach to Treat Aging Feet
Howard Hillman, CPed
[The aging population] remains underserved and ill-informed regarding solutions available for their painful feet. It is important to keep our older patients active and moving. That’s where pedorthists come in.
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