Kenton Kaufman LAS VEGAS —Transfemoral amputees who can walk independently prior to amputation are more likely to receive prostheses after amputation, according to data presented at the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association World Congress. “The odds of receiving a prosthesis…
Day: September 9, 2017
Weber: Future of O&P lies in new graduates, technological advances
LAS VEGAS — The future of the O&P profession will see the continued advancement of technology through research carried out by students who are now graduating from master degree programs, according to Jim Weber, MBA, president-elect of the American Orthotic…
Functional bracing comparable to spica casting for pediatric femoral fractures
David Speers LAS VEGAS — Femoral fracture bracing showed efficacy and was found to be cost-effective when compared with spica casting for the treatment of pediatric diaphyseal femoral fractures, according to data presented here. “The DF2 is a reasonable…
Preparing for cyber breaches is key for patients, O&P practices
LAS VEGAS — A data breach that exposes patients’ personal health information or identity information can cost health care businesses, including those in the O&P profession, not only a fortune in bad publicity and its customer base, but also HIPPA…