Prosthetics are a lifeline to many Americans dealing with life after an amputation surgery. Learning to live with one does take time, though, and requires the help of a knowledgeable medical professional called a prosthetist. If a prosthetic is in your future, here’s what you might expect while getting used to your artificial leg. When […]
Millions of Americans face learning to live with a prosthetic limb each year. The transition is tough, but entirely possible, and provides a greater quality of life for amputees. If you’re facing this kind of transition, you might wonder just how does a prosthetic leg work. Here are the basics. Who answers the question: how […]
It’s estimated that millions of children and adults in the U.S. depend on orthotics to get by in their daily lives. Orthotics, of course, are devices that attempt to correct and/or protect the form and/or function of a problematic area of the body. A great many worn orthotics are designed to support and correct problems […]
The loss of a limb is an increasingly common medical condition in the country. In fact, more than 2 million people are facing life without a limb and experts expect that number to continue climbing. Between 300-500 amputations are performed each day in operating rounds across the U.S. and if it’s recently happened to you, […]
Around 9 million people in the U.S. are affected by scoliosis which is defined by the medical community as an abnormal curvature of the spine. There are three causes of this medical condition: congenital, meaning that babies are born with it; neuromuscular, meaning that some other type of muscular condition causes it; or idiopathic, meaning […]
According to the World Health Organization, more than 30 million people in the world have an amputated limb that would benefit from a prosthetic. Not everyone has access to these wondrous medical devices though, and those that do are fortunate. If you’re just beginning to consider the transition to life with a prosthetic, here are […]
More than 2 million Americans go about their daily lives with a prosthetic of some type. The reasons for limb loss are numerous including traumatic injury, vascular diseases like diabetes, and cancer. The beauty of a prosthetic device is that it can make life closer to normal again. If you’re facing this situation, and wondering […]
There are more than 3,000 facilities in the US that provide orthotic services to patients. With that number, it might be hard to choose orthotics near me that suit your needs. Here’s what you need to know about these medical providers and what to look for in a facility. How to find orthotics near me […]
For more than 185,000 Americans each year, facing the long road ahead following the amputation of a limb is a daunting prospect. Artificial limbs, also called prosthetics, are a lifesaver and can do so much to increase a patient’s quality of life and make life feel closer to normal again. If you’re a patient of […]
Custom orthotics are medical devices that fit inside of your shoe and that are prescribed when your doctor decides that you need extra support for your ankles or feet. Orthotic shoes, on the other hand, are not widely custom made and are worn on the feet for the same reasons as orthotics are but with […]
