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for Individuals and their Caregivers

Below are some of the most common health issues.
This information includes risks, tips, explanations and prevention tips for patients and caregivers.

Cerebral Palsy

Scoliosis

Spinal Cord Injury

Vascular Diseases

Diabetes

Muscular Dystrophy

Plagiocephaly

Recent News & Stories

Visit our site often for the latest in Orthotic and Prosthetic news and technoogy

First Swing Adaptive Golf Clinic

Our First Swing Adaptive Golf Clinic Exceeded Expectations! On May 21, 2011, Great Steps Orthotic & Prosthetic Solutions of Sartell, and Roll With It, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing sports and recreational opportunities to children and adults with physical disabilities hosted the “First Swing Adaptive Golf Clinic” on the grounds of the St. Cloud VA Health Care System. The First Swing Program was designed

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Utah Arm

Since 1981, the Utah Arm has been the premier myoelectric arm for above elbow amputees. It was originally developed at the University of Utah by the Center for Engineering Design, led by Dr. Steve Jacobsen. In 1987, Motion Control released the Utah Arm 2, with entirely re-engineered electronics that made the Utah Arm the most durable and dependable myoelectric arm available. The Utah Arm 3

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Prosthetic Knee System

C – Leg Prosthetic Knee System Otto Bock HealthCare introduced the C-Leg® microprocessor-controlled knee-shin system to the United States in 1999. Since then, thousands of wearers have benefited from this quantum leap in prosthetics – a dramatic improvement over all other prosthetic knees. Featuring unique microprocessor swing and stance phase control, its customized settings and constant readjustments, the C-Leg is truly one of a kind.

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Orthotic Innovation

Stance Control Orthotic Knee Joint Designed for patients with weak or absent quadriceps and varying degrees of knee instability. This lightweight orthosis will allow patients to regain their mobility and assist them in a more energy-efficient ambulation. The Horton SCOKJ® blocks flexion at any degree. Our experienced practitioners are familiar with a range of custom fit and fabricated devices in such materials as metal, carbon

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M.A.S. Socket

A Transfemoral Revolution The M.A.S.® socket design is an evolution–and perhaps even a “revolution”–in the development of ischial containment (IC) socket concepts. Since 1999, when Marlo Ortiz Vazquez del Mercado, Ortiz Internacional, Jalisco, Mexico, first unveiled his new design, it has continued to arouse interest throughout the O&P worldwide community. Recently the design was featured in the Thranhardt lecture series during the American Academy of

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Endolite – The Adaptive

Going Places? The Adaptive Knee from Endolite is the first microprocessor controlled knee that combines the power and stability of hydraulics with the natural comfort of pneumatics – a true partnership of three technologies that enables the knee to respond to the amputee’s body movements and the terrain for a smoother, more confident performance. The subtle balance between body power and limb control is what

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Best Medical Prosthetic and Orthotic Sites

Helpful links and additional resources.

Amputee Resources

Organizations, publications and other sites serving consumers.

Journals and publications for professionals and consumers

Organizations

  • Academy – American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists
  • ABC – American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • ACA – Amputee Coalition of America
  • ACPOC – The Association of Children’s Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinics
  • Adopt-A-Minefield – Raising awareness and funds to clear landmines and help survivors
  • AOPA – American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association
  • BAPO – British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists
  • BARR – Barr/United Amputee Assistance Fund
  • BOC – Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification
  • CAPO – Canadian Association of Prosthetists & Orthotists
  • COPA – California Orthotics & Prosthetics Association
  • DSUSA – Disabled Sports USA
  • FAOP – Florida Association of Orthotists & Prosthetists
  • Interbor – International dome association of national O&P trade associations
  • Limbless Association – Information for Amputees in the UK
  • NAAOP – National Association for the Advancement of Orthotics and Prosthetics
  • NCOPE – National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education
  • NPOLF – National P&O Licensing Fund
  • OPAF – Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund
  • PFA – Pedorthic Footwear Association
  • POF – Prosthetics Outreach Foundation
  • SMOPAC – Sociedad Mexicana de Ortesistas y Protesistas
  • US ISPO – United States Member Society of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics

Research being done in the O&P field

  • Residency Site Directors Perceptions and Expectations
    O & P residency site managers have undertaken an immense job to provide the bulk of clinical training for O & P graduates preparing to sit for the ABC certifying exam. In an effort to understand the complex needs of residency training from a site manager’s perspective, a survey of all 197 NCOPE accredited residency sites will examine site director’s attitudes towards, and expectations of, incoming residents.
  • Prosthetic Research Study
    The mission of Prosthetics Research Study is to improve care for people who have experienced or are at risk of limb loss. A multi-disciplinary team conducts research on strategies for limb preservation, surgery, wound healing, prosthetics, and amputee rehabilitation.
  • Rehabilitation Engineering and Prosthetics Orthotics Center
    The Prosthetics Research Laboratory and the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Program are dedicated to the improvement of prostheses and orthoses, to the improved fitting and manufacturing processes for prosthesis/orthosis systems, and to the improved basic understanding of human interactions with these systems. The research, applied and technical in nature, is conducted in a medical environment that fosters direct clinical interactions and applications.
  • The Center for International Rehabilitation (CIR)
    CIR is a not-for-profit organization developing technologies and programs to help people with disabilities worldwide reach their full potential. Based in Chicago, the CIR operates in collaboration with the world-renowned Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) and Northwestern University Prosthetic Orthotic Center (NUPOC).

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