As any clinician can tell you, deciding which O&P device to recommend for a patient is multifaceted. Practitioners consider their own experience, research, the patients’ clinical presentation and personal preferences,
A fundamental global change is required in the approach to the underlying educational assumptions of the O&P profession. As of 2011, more than a billion people experienced disability, one-third
There are over 270,000 people with transfemoral amputations in the United States, with around 40,000 new patients each year.1 Many of them use prosthetic devices to regain independence and mobility; however,
It’s natural to think in structural terms when considering the value of the treatment we provide, because O&P care is so closely identified with the provision of a device. Individuals
As aging baby boomers contribute to the growth of the elderly population, the population of K2 ambulators also grows, increased by amputations due to vascular disease—and, consequently, the demand for fresh prosthetic
Microprocessor knees (MPKs) have been the most studied prosthetic technology since their introduction to the field several decades ago. Due in large part to these clinical studies and the positive
edit post Editor’s Note – February 2021 by Andrea Spridgen February 1, 2021 As any clinician can tell you, deciding which O&P device to recommend for a patient is multifaceted.
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
