Most people are familiar with below-knee and above-knee prostheses. But what happens when an amputation occurs at the hip or through the pelvis itself? These… Read More »Hip Disarticulation and Hemipelvectomy Prosthetics: What Patients Should Know
Children grow. Sometimes slowly and predictably. Sometimes it seems like they wake up one morning two inches taller and suddenly none of their clothes fit.… Read More »Pediatric Prosthetics: How Growth Spurts Affect Fit and Prosthetic Changes
If you use a lower-limb prosthesis, you may eventually hear your prosthetist, physician, therapist, or insurance company refer to you as a K1, K2, K3,… Read More »Understanding Prosthetic K-Levels: What K0, K1, K2, K3 and K4 Mean
When many people hear the word brace, they picture one basic job: Keep something from moving. That makes sense. If you injure an ankle, you… Read More »Why Custom Orthotic Bracing Is About More Than Just Holding a Joint Still
When your baby is referred for a cranial helmet evaluation, one of the first things you may hear is: “We’re going to scan your baby’s… Read More »What Happens During a Cranial Helmet Scan? A Parent’s Step-by-Step Guide
Can you get your prosthesis wet? It sounds like a simple question. Unfortunately, the answer is often: It depends. Understanding the difference between waterproof vs.… Read More »Waterproof vs. Water-Resistant Prosthetics: What’s the Difference?
You notice that your baby always seems to look in the same direction. Then one day you look down from above and realize the back… Read More »Torticollis and Flat Head Syndrome: Why They Often Show Up Together
If you have been referred to an orthotist for lower-limb bracing, you may hear two abbreviations that sound almost identical: AFO and KAFO. They are… Read More »AFO vs. KAFO: What’s the Difference and Who Needs Each One?
When people think about the fit of an above-knee prosthesis, they usually think about walking. Does the socket feel secure? Is the prosthesis comfortable when… Read More »Above-Knee Prosthetics and Sitting Comfort: Why Socket Design Matters
If you have been diagnosed with Charcot foot, you may hear your physician, podiatrist, or orthotist recommend something called a CROW boot. And when you… Read More »What Is a CROW Boot and How Does It Help Protect a Charcot Foot?
