July 2021
The O&P EDGE
edit post Editor’s Note – July 2021 by Andrea Spridgen July 1, 2021 With the exception of a few off-the-shelf braces, the effectiveness of orthotic and prosthetic devices relies on
Dangers of the Unwritten Standard
Erin Cammarata
The topic for this article came to me like most do: saw a trend in my practice. I came across several “unwritten standards” at O&P practices in one week. When clients
Editor’s Note – July 2021
Andrea Spridgen
With the exception of a few off-the-shelf braces, the effectiveness of orthotic and prosthetic devices relies on being customized for each patient’s body. As such, their precise fabrication is an
3D Printing: Making It Work
Judith Philipps Otto
On a quest to discover the rate at which additive printing is living up to its early promise in O&P and celebrating its realized potential in exciting new ways
Using Applied Behavioral Analysis to Improve Compliance in O&P
Emma Newland, MSPO
O&P devices require training, know-how, and expertise to fabricate, but even the best device cannot aid the patient if it is not used correctly. Reduced adherence to treatment plans
How Long Does AFO Delivery Take? How Long Should It Take?
Nathanael
We all know that AFOs are the bread and butter of the orthotic profession. They provide the largest volume of our work. But there is much we do not know,
In Pursuit of Greener O&P Production
Maria St. Louis-Sanchez
Kyle Trivisonno, CTP, knew he had found his calling as soon as he started his first job as a prosthetic technician. Trivisonno, founder of Human Plant Solutions, headquartered in Newton,
Making a Statement: Customization Trends in Upper-limb Prosthetics
Rob Dodson et al AD
We live in a visual society where appearances matter, and the evidence of this is all around us. People express who they are through how they look—their clothing, hair
