Month: March 2012

Are the new concepts behind equinus deformity management just a fad or the start of something bigger?

For patients who have recently undergone a mastectomy, reconstructive options can seem overwhelming and confusing. While custom breast prostheses provide a pain-free alternative to reconstructive surgery and a more personal option than generic breasts forms, the long and tedious casting…

Technological advancements in prostheses are welcomed by practitioners, but the learning curve can make fitting more complex.

British fighter pilot emblazoned his plane with image of his severed arm.

OIG asserts that further scrutiny of riskiest applicants is needed. CMS is taking action by addressing vulnerabilities.

Supplement to O&P Business News

The Amputee Coalition announced that Dan Berschinski, a decorated war veteran and amputee, has been elected to serve a 3-year term on its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Berschinski is a graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point.…