Almost every time I give an O&P fabrication presentation someone says, “I hate metal work.” Because many of the technicians who are most comfortable working with metal have retired and
Ready or not, a new medical coding system is now required for all entities covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and O&P practices that aren’t prepared for
Kevin L. Hines, CPO, clinical manager and partner at Arise Orthotics and Prosthetics, Blaine, Minnesota, volunteered to provide prosthetic care in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, which he says was
The Pedorthic Footcare Association (PFA) ventured into what its president, Rob Sobel, CPed, calls uncharted territory when the association held its annual symposium and exhibition in conjunction with the American
Over the past seven years, the Florida O&P Outreach Team (FOOT) has set up and maintained a successful clinic in Guatemala City, Guatemala, for pediatric patients. At a recent visit,
A new direction in silicone liner technology-Silcare Breathe Liners feature laser-drilled perforations along the length and distal end to allow moisture to escape, resulting in drier skin and a healthier
