An orthotic is an external medical device that is used to treat conditions affecting the foot, and the impact foot problems might have on the rest of your skeletal system. Common ailments for which orthotics are used for treatment include plantar fasciitis, diabetes, arthritis, and metatarsalgia. The very best of these devices are custom made […]
According to the Amputee Coalition, more than 185,000 amputation surgeries are performed in the US each year. It’s a tough surgery to recover from and the road leading to life with a prosthetic limb is definitely a marathon, not a sprint. Having a supportive prosthetic clinic near you will make all the difference and remembering […]
Did you know that the first prosthetic created by humans was found in Egypt and estimated to be more than 2,000 years old? For a very long time, the medical community has been working diligently to help patients restore normal body functions after an amputation or other cause for limb loss with the use of […]
Prosthetic limbs are an incredible mashup of medical science and biomedical engineering, and they change people’s lives in huge ways every day. They are also quite complicated from construction to fit and wear over a lifetime. So how exactly do prosthetic limbs work? Fit, form and function The professionals that create these medical devices are […]
Orthotics and prosthetics are a lifesaver to many dealing with the after-effects of an amputation. These medical devices are not one size fits all, and a lot goes into their custom creation. For example, have you ever wondered how an artificial leg is made by highly skilled professionals? Read on to find out! Measurements and […]
