Digital Edition Several recent studies suggest that cranial remolding orthotic (CRO) treatment is more effective than repositioning alone for infants who have a diagnosis of a deformational head shape. Learn about the recommended age for CRO intervention, results from CRO…
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September/ October 2018 State by State
State by State A recap from the AOPA State Reps meeting at the 2018 AOPA National Assembly in Vancouver Multiple State Alert Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Illinois, BCBS Montana, BCBS New Mexico, BCBS Oklahoma, BCBS Texas, and Health Care…
September/ October 2018 Research: Clinical Effectiveness of a Novel Hydrostatic Casting Method for Transfemoral Amputees: Results from the First 64 Patients
Clinical Effectiveness of a Novel Hydrostatic Casting Method for Transfemoral Amputees: Results From the First 64 Patients By Andrea G. Cutti, PhD; Giovanni Osti; Gian Luca Migliore; Dimitri Cardin; Fabio Venturoli; and Gennaro Verni Introduction The socket is the most…
September/ October 2018 Research: Mobile Technology: Empowering Prosthesis Wearers To Problem-Solve Socket Fit Issues
Mobile Technology: Empowering Prosthesis Wearers To Problem-Solve Socket Fit Issues By Daniel J. Lee, PT, DPT, GCS The Problem A client is in the early stages of prosthesis wearing. The prosthetist has educated the client on how to self-manage the…
September/ October 2018 Cover Story: C-Fab Solutions
C-Fab Solutions Tips for utilizing central fabrication in your clinical practice to enhance your operations By Renee Lewis, BSE, CO, CPA Central fabrication (c-fab) facilities are an excellent resource for fulfilling the custom fabrication needs of orthotic and prosthetic clinicians.…
August 2018 Cover Story: The Importance of Wound Care for Limb Loss Patients
The Importance of Wound Care for Limb Loss Patients Knowledge of proper treatment of wounds is essential for both health-care professionals and O&P patients. Individuals who experience limb loss must undergo several stages of wound healing. During the process, these…
August 2018 Research: Advantages and Disadvantages of Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Ankles
Advantages and Disadvantages of Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Ankles By Brian Kaluf, CP, FAAOP, and Cody Smith, CO One component that is a common denominator for all lower-limb prosthesis users is the ankle-foot component, which interacts with the ground-reaction force and affects…
August 2018 State by State
State by State The latest news from Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania Illinois The Illinois Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists (ISOP) is working on a plan to amend the state’s parity law to incorporate language that references…
July 2018 Cover Story: Building a Dream Facility
BUILDING a Dream Facility The importance of patient-centric design in the O&P clinic The orthotic and prosthetic profession has often been described as clinical care at the intersection of science and art. O&P clinicians must balance the needs of individuals living…
July 2018 Research: Osseointegration: The Australian Experience After 500 Surgeries
Osseointegration: The Australian Experience After 500 Surgeries By William Lu, PhD; Seamus Thomson; Jiao Jiao Li, PhD; Iana Wong; Calina Betlazar-maseh; and Munjed Al Muderis, MB ChB, FRACS, FAOrthA There is no doubt that an amputated limb can have a dramatic…