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Why is Phantom Pain Worse at Night?

Why is phantom pain usually worse at night time? Phantom pain is a phenomenon that’s been experienced by millions of people with amputated limbs. This can be very frustrating because the source of the pain isn’t readily apparent, nor is potential treatment. One of the questions that we sometimes get asked is, “Why is phantom pain […]

June 27, 2023
customization, orthotics, Products, Prosthetics, Services
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Melissa Culver

Residual Limb Care: Skincare When Using a Prosthetic

What are a few key factors for residual limb care? A patient can’t simply put on their prosthesis and not take care of it. We’ve actually covered the importance of proper maintenance and care of a prosthetic device and its socket multiple times, but we haven’t really discussed residual limb care. Today, we’re going to fix […]

June 21, 2023
Products, Prosthetic Maintenance, Prosthetics, Residual Limb Care
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Melissa Culver

The Importance of Proper Prosthetic Maintenance and Care

Why is regular prosthetic maintenance important for your prosthetic socket? The prosthetics industry has advanced in recent years by leaps and bounds. Newer prosthetics and sockets are able to help patients live a full life in ways that many people would never have thought possible even just a few decades ago. One thing that patients need to […]

June 19, 2023
Products, Prosthetic Maintenance, Prosthetics
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Melissa Culver

What is Phantom Pain and How Does it Relate to Prosthetic Devices?

What exactly is phantom pain? When a person is suffering from phantom pain, it means that he or she feels pain from a body part that is no longer present. Although this was once thought to be a very rare condition, it’s now understood to be experienced by the majority of people who have gone […]

May 31, 2023
orthotics, Products, Prosthetics, Services, Technology
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Melissa Culver

How Does the VA Help Veterans Get Prosthetics?

How can disabled veterans get prosthetic devices with the assistance of the VA? Veterans from around the world need a variety of medical services. Many of them, regardless of the type of military service they’ve completed, have been patients who require prosthetic and orthotic devices. But it seems that veterans don’t always know where they can seek help when […]

May 27, 2023
Products, Prosthetics, Services, Technology
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Melissa Culver

What to Look for When Choosing a Prosthetics Company

What you should look for when choosing prosthetic companies for fabrication. As a physician who works with patients who need custom prosthetics and orthotics, you want to make sure that your patients are in good hands. Choosing the right prosthetic companies can sometimes be a bit tricky because there are many options out there, and you […]