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Amputees can now walk step over step UP THE STAIRS due to advances in prosthetic knee joints.
The technology used to create prostheses is becoming more advance and many patients are taking advantage of this by getting microprocessor knee joints (computerized knees) over the stance control knee (safety knee) because the more natural movement and safety factors. Over the years, people have had several...
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Hear from one our Certified Fitters about her first hand experience working with children at Riley Children's Hospital.
In the past 2 years I have had the pleasure of seeing and measuring burn patients at Riley Children’s Hospital . When I first started going out there, I wasn’t sure what to expect and I was in for a big surprise!
It is amazing to see how the burn garments work differently...
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“The earlier a program of tubular compression bandaging is begun post-operatively, the sooner swelling will subside and tissues can be properly supported and correctly molded to a shape acceptable for prosthetic fitting.”-William M. Brady, C.P.O
Edema is unavoidable in a postoperative limb and is matter of concern to all who are involved in the post-operative care of amputees. Failure to provide...
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Real help from real people is what a peer support group is all about. Central Brace & Limb has started up an amputee support group and it has produced very good results. Our company has started support groups in the Terre Haute area and is getting good turn outs and good feedback from the participants.
The groups are designed to have fellow amputees to sit around and discuss personal experiences...
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When a person is considering an Elective Amputation, no matter the underlying cause, a rehab support team is an effective approach to help make an educated decision.
In our practice we often hear patients ask " if I only made this decision earlier; why did I wait; why did they not tell me?". They are referring to the decision to have an amputation. Many amputees feel they are under informed...
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Most patients will benefit from post-op casting to help prevent injury to their stumps and to promote faster healing.
Once a patient is amputated below the knee, there is a very high risk of falling and injuring the stump. Post-op casting or rigid removable dressing, (RRD) will help that from happening by providing a hard protective covering. After surgery, patients have a tendency to forget they...
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The answer is, in a couple of hours!
Central Brace & Limb Co. uses a system by Ossur called a modular socket system. This system is for below knee amputees. The process can be done at any of our locations or if the need arises, it can be done at hospitals, nursing homes, rehab centers or even a patient’s home.
The process begins when the patient is first fitted with a silicone or gel liner...
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Individuals who have undergone amputation at or above the knee about 30 years ago were said to have had an overall mortality rate 1.4 times greater than non-amputees and a mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases almost 1.7 times as large.
It is believed that the sedentary lifestyle that is not uncommon to many amputees at the time was a contributing factor. This is one of many reasons that...
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In the O&P field, we tend to work with a large quantity of diabetic patients. Diabetes is a growing trend and it is imperative for these patients to become informed on their condition so they can take charge and take care of their health. The following are great resources for anyone with diabetes or anyone looking for information on diabetes. Don't let this condition control your life, TAKE CHARGE...
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The earlier proper foot care is included in a patient's diabetes-management plan, the better the quality of life for the patient and the greater healthcare cost savings for all involved.
Diabetic foot complications are the leading cause of non-traumatic lower-limb amputation in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health, but new research indicates that preventative care by a podiatrist...
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