October 2016
The O&P EDGE
edit post How PEL Contributes to a Better Patient Experience by The O&P EDGE October 1, 2016 The American Medical Association (AMA) president, Steven J. Stack, MD, cut to the
Going Cyborg: Advanced Prosthetic Technologies Take the Spotlight
Sherri Edge
When Rebekah Marine glided down the runway as part of New York Fashion Week in February 2015, she wore a short, slinky dress, silver body paint, and a right arm
The Prevalence and Impact of Pain Associated With Upper-limb Amputation
Phil Stevens MEd, CPO, FAAOP
The prevalence of MSCs among those with limb absence was twice that observed in the general population, reported at 57 percent over the last four weeks and at 65 percent
Academy Society Spotlight: Considering Amputation to Gain Function
Jeremy Farley, CPO/L
While the percentage of upper-limb amputations is small compared to lower-limb amputations, injuries to the upper limb account for almost one-fifth of emergency room visits.1 Injury to the upper limb also
Shaping the World Around Us
Andrea Spridgen
Our hands and sense of touch connect us with people and our environments and are one of the ways in which most infants begin to explore their world. Our hands
OPAF and The First Clinics
The O&P EDGE
First Stride and First Things First Training and Clinic A First Stride and First Things First Training and Clinic was held July 30 at the Brian Center of Durham, North
Jonathan Cowley: Prosthesis Provides New Outlook, Hope
Tara Buddington
When Jonathan Cowley noticed a lump in the center of his right palm in February 2013, he didn’t think much of it. Still, erring on the side of caution, he
Delivering Consistent Fabrication, Every Time
Jason Kimmel, CTP
When looking at the finished products fabricated in your facility, can you tell one technician’s work from another’s? Do you see a quality difference from device to device? Do you
Billing and Collections Q&A
Lisa Lake-Salmon Executive Vice President, Acc-Q-Data Inc.
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 answers your questions about
Prosthetic Considerations for Patients With Quadrilateral Limb Loss
James Vandersea, CPO
Every patient has his or her own expectations, goals, motivations, and ideas of what to expect from a prosthetic fitting, and every clinical presentation has its own challenges. Treating patients
