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Expertise
General to detailed questions regarding prosthetics (fit, function, mechanics, pre-op/post-op care). Specifically below knee prosthetics
Experience in the area
ABC Certified Prosthetist 2004 Florida State Licensed Prosthetist Certificate of Prosthetics Century College 2003 Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician 1997 Clinic Accounts Manager Novacare OandP 1996 Account Rep@HealthSouth Regional Business Office 1995 BSc Health Service Administration 1995
What do you like about this subject?
All aspects
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
As much as possible.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Centuries Old Profession
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
To amputate or not to amputate? that is the question.
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Recent Answers from Scott Anderson
2009-11-12 RE: Lookign for help/poor people:
There are a few companies that provide funding or can put you in touch with help. -The Barr Foundation located here in Florida. -Amputee Coalition of America may be able to help you. -You can
2009-11-11 Burning at the end of leg from new lerg:
There are several solutions: 1-Make additional alignment adjustments 2-Use original style liner with you new prosthesis 3-If possible change the style lock mechanism and lock pin system 4-Make structural
2009-11-11 Burning at the end of leg from new lerg:
The things you need to start to examine is this: 1) has the design of the socket changed? if so what aspect? 2) has the suspension method changed (cushion liner, pelite liner, locking liner?) 3)
2009-11-09 abk:
There are several really good sites and then many more average sites. My advise is to google search different websites; this will enable you to get a non-biased opinion and facts from various sources
2009-10-08 New Prosthetic amputation:
Unfortunately, the only way to get the bilsters to heal completely is to remain off of the prosthesis. You can continue to apply ointments and other treatments which will help with pain relief but not
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