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Unique Ways to Customize a Prosthetic

Unique Ways for Patients to Customize a Prosthetic The World Health Organization estimates that 30 million people around the world need prosthetics. This is to aid in mobility, usually because of a limb deformity at birth, or a traumatic injury. One way that people move forward after the loss of a limb is to have […]

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Signs Your Prosthetic or Orthotic Device is the Correct Size

Is Your Prosthetic or Orthotic Device the Correct Size? Around 30 million people worldwide currently require prosthetic and orthotic devices. In the United States, 2.1 million people are already using assistive devices like prosthetic legs or knee-ankle-foot orthoses. With this significant degree of prosthetic and orthotic need, it is essential that patients using such devices […]

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Are Prosthetics Waterproof? Can They Be Used in Water Sports?

Are Prosthetics Waterproof? Approximately 2.1 million people in the United States live with limb loss. And among this population, many are enjoying water sports. But what happens when they start using a prosthetic limb? Can they return to their previous lives and partake in water sport activities? Many patients in need of a prosthetic […]

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How to Help Parents Introduce Their Children to Their New Prosthetics

How to help children get adjusted to prosthetics or orthotics. It may be difficult for parents to help their children get used to the idea of using a prosthetic or orthotic. Understandably, parents may not have an idea of where to start. The first step to helping children regain their independence is by seeing a […]

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Commonly Asked Questions About Prosthetics and Orthotics

What are a few common questions patients usually ask about prosthetics and orthotics? Wearing an artificial limb can be daunting, and we are sure your patients sometimes have a million questions about prosthetics and orthotics racing through their heads. So, we answered some of the frequently asked questions from about orthotics and prosthetics for you, […]