One Man’s Thoughts About Prosthesis Covers and Cosmesis
I’m not in the O&P business. I’m a transfemoral amputee, and I have some thoughts for the profession about the...
Humanitarian O&P Aid: Leaving a Gentler Footprint
When natural or man-made disasters ravage a foreign country—when people are injured and suffering as the result of a cataclysm...
Cultural Humility, Understanding Differences
Many years ago, I heard a version of the following joke that plays on the reputations of European cultures: Heaven...
Editor’s Note–May 2022
Patient-centered care includes considering the environmental, cultural, and socioeconomic conditions that impact the patient’s experience. In this issue, we explore...
Design Thinking in O&P
What is the first step you take when you want to tackle a complex problem for a patient? Perhaps you...
The Impact of Delivery Delays in Prosthetic Care
Prosthetics, unlike most areas of healthcare, is not reimbursed on a fee-for-service basis. Rather, prosthetics is reimbursed per product. Whether...
AFO Helps Athlete Keep a Competitive Edge
Erik Olson does not like to be idle. Personally, he’s a skilled athlete, outdoorsman, and an accomplished guitar player. Professionally,...
