Upper-limb amputations are far less frequent than lower-limb amputations with an estimated incidence ratio of one to four, and upper-limb prosthesis rejection is common. Increased study and inquiry into prosthetic
At least once a month I have a patient with a sad story. But last month was one of the worst cases I have seen. I treated a 47-year-old woman
The importance of good clinical notes has been a topic of discussion for O&P practitioners for several years. Clinical notes are key to effective communication, painting the story for patient
When Philip Byrd went to work at his carpentry job one morning in late May 2017, he knew he’d spend a good part of his day cutting boards with
On a daily basis, orthotists, pedorthists, and prosthetists deliver an array of devices and care that markedly improve their patients’ quality of life, and many in the profession take deserved
The new year has ushered in a wave of change in Washington DC, including a new Congress, a change in Senate control, and a new administration. The changes on
Most of us in O&P recognize the interface as being the core of an upper- or lower-limb prosthetic system, and we are familiar with what we’re told is its basic
Under the direction of Linda Resnik, PT, PhD, FAPTA, an effort was recently undertaken to better understand the quality and outcomes of care received by veterans with upper-limb loss. The
edit post Editor’s Note – March 2021 by Andrea Spridgen February 28, 2021 Upper-limb amputations are far less frequent than lower-limb amputations with an estimated incidence ratio of one to
