April 2021
The O&P EDGE
edit post Academy Society Spotlight Bioethics in Pediatric O&P: Assent by Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO/LO April 1, 2021 A few months ago, I treated a bright and mature 12-year-old
Academy Society Spotlight Bioethics in Pediatric O&P: Assent
Scott Thatch
A few months ago, I treated a bright and mature 12-year-old girl with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). She and her parents were there to discuss the differences in a
Bracing the Curve
Maria St. Louis-Sanchez
when it comes to the effectiveness of bracing as a treatment for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), the experts agree: It works and the more the better. “If they are younger
Bullying, Mobbing, and Harassment in O&P: Results of a Negative Acts Survey
Thomas Karolewski, CP, FAAOP
Introduction First and foremost, you are not alone. This is probably the most encouraging statement I can provide for those that have experienced workplace bullying, mobbing, or harassment. According
Editor’s Note – April 2021
Andrea Spridgen
It’s well known that pediatric O&P care involves far more than just fitting scaled-down devices for children. It presents unique challenges, as in childhood-specific conditions and growth rates, and exacerbates
Everybody Hurts: ACE and Trauma-informed Care
John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
In an article titled “What is Clinical Empathy?” Jodi Halpern, MD, PhD, relates the following story to demonstrate how a physician’s lack of emotional attunement increased a patient’s distress.1
Got FAQs? – April 2021
Lisa Lake
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
Is 3D Printing a New Toy or a New Tool in Pediatric O&P?
Judith Philipps Otto
3D printing, an idea whose evolution has come a long way in a short while, is still regarded with ambivalence by some O&P clinicians. But its value in serving
UCBL Material Selection Varies for Pes Planovalgus
Jennifer l. Wolbach
I posed a question on the OANDP-L listserv to find out what materials other orthotists choose for UCBLs to treat pes planovalgus (PPV) and to gather thoughts about allowing dynamic
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