A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pediatric Orthotic Management
Seth Cochrill, CO
As the O&P profession has transitioned to a master’s degree as the entry-level requirement, the approach to pediatric patient care has been changing. Where do orthotists fit? The previous approach
“If I Must Die, Let It Bring Hope”: O&P Humanitarian Efforts for Gaza
Safa Doost, CO
“We will remain here until the pain goes away” was etched on a hospital whiteboard in Gaza in late 2023. In the midst of war, Palestinian healthcare workers in Gaza
Embracing Outcomes: Actionable Steps to Start Measuring Patient Success
Bretta L. Fylstra, PhD
“I’m fine.” How many times have patients walked through the door and said this? Taken at face value, “I’m fine” could be interpreted as “I’m good,” “I’m just okay,” “I’m
Editor’s Note–April 2024
ANDREA SPRIDGEN
It’s frequently been said that one distinguishing factor in O&P care is that the relationship between clinician and patient is long—sometimes even lifelong. And when it comes to pediatric care,
Medicare Lower Limb Prostheses Proposed Local Coverage Determination
Lesleigh Sisson, CFo, CFm, and Curt Bertram, CPO
The profession is buzzing with talk of the proposed Medicare Lower Limb Prostheses (LLP) Local Coverage Determination (LCD). The last time Medicare moved to change this LCD (nearly ten years
Promoting Resilience in Pediatric Patients
John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
Ten years ago, “Jackson Stone’s Brave Decision to Amputate His Foot” was uploaded to YouTube.1 The video includes interviews with the 13-year-old Jackson and a clip of him discussing the
O&P Kids, Then & Now: How Care Changes Over Time
Betta Ferrendelli
Stan Patterson, CP, owner, Prosthetic & Orthotic Associates (POA), Florida, sees patients from all over the world and many of them are children. “We have a large pediatric practice and
Medicare Lower Limb Prostheses Proposed Local Coverage Determination
Lesleigh Sisson, CFo, CFm, and Curt Bertram, CPO
The profession is buzzing with talk of the proposed Medicare Lower Limb Prostheses (LLP) Local Coverage Determination (LCD). The last time Medicare moved to change this LCD (nearly ten years
