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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

Organizations

TKE FAOP ABC NCOPE

Education/Credentials

Graduate University of Central Florida- BSc Century College- Certificate Prosthetics

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

2012-03-21 Cost:

Cost depends on how the foot is made and customized. Sorry for the vague response. But you would be better served making a visit to your local prosthetic company or prosthetist(s).  Always a great idea

2012-03-10 QJyKYHhCoWWv:

More of a statement than question. But agree there is no such thing as a waste of time in helping others ( whether it be human or any other species). The difference is we can stop it and refuse (free will)

2012-01-11 right leg:

It technically cannot be resold as a medical device.  I am sure amputees in the past have sold such items through ebay or classifieds but not usually common.    The bottom line is most prosthetics are

2011-11-04 c leg:

The only time I have seen a CLEG utilized with a HIP-DISARTIC was when it was in conjunction with the OTTOBOCK HELIX hip system.  I have minimal hands on with HIPDISARTIC patients.   Therefore, I could

2011-10-29 Alternate Brand - Silicone inner liner:

Couple of questions then I can answer your question better.    Is your current liner silicone or other like material?  Which model of liner are you using from OTTOBOCK? This will let me know what type

 

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