Fabrication: (Fab-ri-cate) to make; create. To construct by combining or assembling. Fabricating a foot orthotic or custom-fabricated or modified footwear that meets the demands of the pedorthic patient’s pathology, lifestyle,
Carl Caspers, CPO, widely recognized as the father of vacuum suspension, was a pioneer in using scientific inquiry and research to develop groundbreaking products in the O&P industry early in
Dear Editors, The current LCD on prosthetic requirements for K3 and K4 components is unmanageable. My ability to control a physician’s evaluation of an amputee and assure my evaluation concurs
Various news reports put the number of traumatic amputations that surgeons have performed on victims of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings between six and 13. According to an April
Following amputation, individuals often experience significant psychological challenges, including depression and decreased motivation to move, which often lead to a more sedentary lifestyle, weight gain, and ultimately obesity. Obesity is
Imagine taking a scoliosis patient’s measurements by snapping a photograph and importing the image into CAD software. Imagine using this data not only to digitally design and modify the brace
That depends on who you ask. In a year already awash with change as provisions of the Affordable Care Act move forward, the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics
O&P fabrication labs are noisy, dusty, and often smelly. The tools of the trade can cut, grind, burn, and bruise. For some, such working conditions might seem intolerable. Many O&P
