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How Long Does Prosthetic Design Take?

How long does it usually take to design a prosthetic device? Thanks to advances in central fabrication technology like 3D printing, prosthetic design and fitting takes much less time than it did a decade or so ago. Part of determining an expected timeframe will depend on a few different factors such as the amount of time needed to heal, how […]

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Playing Sports with Athletic Prosthetics

What Is Different About Athletic Prosthetics? Researchers estimate that between 15,000 and 20,000 people who use prosthetics compete actively in sports. Nearly 5,000 athletes using prosthetics take part in organized competitive teams, and over 2,200 are Paralympians. Many patients also self-report that exercising helps them with stress and keeps them active. With all those athlete […]

August 27, 2022
General, Prosthetics
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Do Prosthetics Ever Need to be Upgraded?

When should prosthetics be upgraded? Research shows that it takes patients from two to six months to get used to a prosthetic. Once a patient gets used to their above knee, below knee, or upper extremity prosthetics, they may be reluctant to upgrade their prosthetics. After a period of time, a limb prosthesis should be […]

August 26, 2022
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How do Spray Skins Make Prosthetics Look More “Natural?”

Spray skins are perfect for making prosthetics look “natural.” One of your goals as a physician is to get your patients back to their lives and their daily activities. However, some prosthetics make it difficult for patients to feel “normal”, because of the nature of prosthetics themselves: lots of plastic, metal, and moving parts. One […]

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What are the Benefits of Grace Plates?

How do Grace Plates benefit your patients? If your practice involves caring for patients with prosthetics, you know how difficult it can be to get a prosthetic design correct. This is especially true for patients with either above knee or below knee prostheses, as well as upper extremity prostheses. These issues are nothing new. Prosthetics have […]

August 18, 2022
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How to Keep Orthotics in Good Shape

Guide to Caring for Orthotics As a doctor, you know that orthotics and prosthetics are not cheap. A prosthetic leg can cost between $10,000 and $70,000. Whether your patients have shoe inserts or other orthotcs, caring for orthotics is essential to avoid expensive wear and tear. Here is a guide for your patients on caring […]