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Prostheses Abandonment: Time to Pay Attention to Skin Care
A large percentage, up to 46% in some cases, of amputees experience prosthesis discomfort due to skin irritation. Considering that each amputation is unique with one-of-a-kind fit needs, it’s understandable that getting a perfect fit isn’t easy. However, prostheses are a doorway to mobility and a full, active life, and skin health plays a pivotal role in the prostheses’ success...
O&P Almanac - Members Spotlight
Skin Care Solutions California company offers products for individuals with amputation, diabetes, and other conditions AFTER GRADUATING FROM MEDICAL school, earning an advanced degree in public health, and becoming a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, Paul Dean, MD, MPH, FAAD, became an entrepreneur. In 2007, he launched...
Ingenuity in Prosthetics: New Technology for Better Mobility and Function
An estimated 1.6 to 2 million amputees live in the United States, and each year another 185,000 people join those numbers. Only one in ten of those amputees use prostheses. Every amputation is unique, but uncomfortable prostheses or prostheses that are difficult to control sometimes make artificial limbs more difficult...
How to Build an At-Home Exercise Routine to Maintain the Fit (and comfort) of Your Prosthesis
Your activity level may go down for reasons out of your control like seasonal weather changes, illness, or mandated stay-at-home restrictions. Prolonged inactivity can alter the fit of your prosthesis, which can limit mobility until you’ve gotten it refit. An at-home exercise routine can help maintain your strength, the fit of your prosthesis, and overall independence.