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A Ottobock.care technician and Certified Prosthetist Orthotist consulting a patient
A Ottobock.care technician and Certified Prosthetist Orthotist consulting a patient
A Ottobock.care technician and Certified Prosthetist Orthotist consulting a patient
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11.15.24

Understanding Your Prosthetic Coverage: A Guide

Navigating through the various coverages provided by insurers can be cumbersome. While insurance is variable to each person, we've provided some universal tips to help your journey.

Navigating through the various coverages provided by insurers can be cumbersome. While insurance is variable to each person, we've provided some universal tips to help your journey.

A Myoelectric prosthetic hand user browsing on their phone
10.25.24

The Difference Between Congenital Limb Difference vs Amputation

It's crucial to distinguish between congenital limb difference and amputation. While both conditions result in the absence of a limb, their origins, implications, and treatments vary significantly.

It's crucial to distinguish between congenital limb difference and amputation. While both conditions result in the absence of a limb, their origins, implications, and treatments vary significantly.

A Certified Prosthetist Orthotist consulting on prosthetic legs with a patient
7.3.24

5 Essential Questions to Ask When Finding Your Perfect Prosthetist

Finding the perfect prosthetist is essential for your recovery and overall well-being. We've outlined five crucial questions to ask when selecting a prosthetist to ensure they meet your unique needs.

Finding the perfect prosthetist is essential for your recovery and overall well-being. We've outlined five crucial questions to ask when selecting a prosthetist to ensure they meet your unique needs.

An elderly prosthetic leg user walking on an outdoor trail, accompanied by a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
7.3.24

Benefits of Prosthetics for Seniors

Advancements in prosthetics offer seniors a path to regain their independence, with lightweight, modern devices that are highly functional.

Advancements in prosthetics offer seniors a path to regain their independence, with lightweight, modern devices that are highly functional.

A Certified Prosthetist Orthotist helping a scoliosis patient fit into their spinal corrective brace
6.18.24

Understanding Scoliosis: Early Detection and Treatment Strategies

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. We delve into early detection strategies, severity levels, and various treatment options including bracing and surgery.

Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. We delve into early detection strategies, severity levels, and various treatment options including bracing and surgery.

A Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO) assisting an below knee orthosis user
6.4.24

The Ultimate Guide to Residual Lower Limb Care

Our comprehensive guide on residual lower limb care covers essential topics such as proper skin care, infection prevention, and effective daily habits and exercises to ensure the optimal functionality and longevity of your prosthesis.

Our comprehensive guide on residual lower limb care covers essential topics such as proper skin care, infection prevention, and effective daily habits and exercises to ensure the optimal functionality and longevity of your prosthesis.