March 2016
edit post Chris Reyes: For Gunshot Survivor, Attitude Is Everything by Tara McMeekin March 1, 2016 When Chris Reyes woke up in the hospital in January 2015, the prognosis looked
edit post Chris Reyes: For Gunshot Survivor, Attitude Is Everything by Tara McMeekin March 1, 2016 When Chris Reyes woke up in the hospital in January 2015, the prognosis looked
Being a resident at an O&P facility has been exciting. I have had the opportunity to see real-world applications of the clinical and technical knowledge I gained while pursuing my
Build-up of warmth and moisture in the liner and socket-leading to loss of connection, unwanted socket movement, and potential skin damage-are well known issues for amputees. Endolite’s new Silcare Breathe
An article in the March issue of The O&P EDGE explored the value of certified orthotic, mastectomy, and therapeutic shoe fitters to the O&P profession. This edition of EDGE Direct
To enhance your experience at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists’ (the Academy’s) 2016 Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, being held March 9-12 in Orlando, Florida, this Online Exclusive
Josh Green has been an amputee almost his entire life. Born with his tibia, fibula, and femur fused together, he underwent a transfemoral amputation when he was only four years
The 2016 Pacific Rim (Pac Rim) conference was held at the Kaua’i Marriott Resort, January 22-24. The event was hosted by the U.S. National Member Society of the International Society
One of the most challenging clinical presentations for a prosthetist is a patient with bilateral upper-limb loss or absence. Of the myriad upper-limb prosthetic componentry available, how can the prosthetist
John Reynolds, CPO, started his O&P career in 1973, graduated from Clayton State University, and earned certificates in orthotics and prosthetics from Northwestern University. He served on the board of
I use staples—it’s true. And I have for years. One of the first tasks I was entrusted with in my earliest days in O&P was mold modifications. Since I didn’t
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