Since the 1997 appearance of the C-Leg, microprocessor knees (MPKs) and, later, microprocessor ankles/feet, have been making news. Like ripples in a pond, their impact has not only altered the
As anyone in O&P knows, physician notes are notoriously lacking in description for orthotic necessity. In a recent case, I found myself considering L-1845 or L-1852 for a patient. I
In spring 2020, a collaboration between O&P master’s programs was begun to gain insight into how residents progress from student to independent practitioner. Two programs—one with an integrated 18-month residency
Anecdotal evidence from O&P professionals indicates that audits and denials from Medicare contractors are again on the rise, creating burdens that challenge the viability of some O&P practices or, at
As a kid, I remember working on projects in my dad’s workshop. I was always trying to build, invent, or fix something. When I was frustrated with my work, I
Though the thermometer outside says 90 degrees, my calendar indicates it is the unofficial end of summer as we return to work after Labor Day, and most of us settle
A best-selling author on leadership once described how he handled a major project when he transitioned into the lead executive position with a new company. The existing leadership team had
As clinicians, we are well aware of the advantages of a team approach to prosthetic rehabilitation. In school we are taught the benefits of the patient-centered model to rehabilitation after
