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Expert Profile: Scott Anderson

Expertise:  General to detailed questions regarding prosthetics (fit, function, mechanics, pre-op/post-op care). Specifically below knee prosthetics
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

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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
What do you like about this subject?  All aspects
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  To amputate or not to amputate? that is the question.
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Knowledge   9.75   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   8.92   Excellent
Timeliness   9.42   Excellent
Politeness   9.42   Excellent
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User Comments
Even if one uses as wheelchair, one has to transition to upright in recovery, and that makes crutches or useable canes necessary. I haven't found
(Amy on 08/26/08)
I am very grateful for your help. This is not the answer I had hoped for -- my friend's prosthesis is recent, so insurance won't cover a new leg -- bu
(William on 08/25/08)
Thank you very much
(Florencia Crosta Blanco on 06/09/08)
That was good information and I will look up the products recommended along with phoning my husbands doctor. Thanks, hope you get caught up soon
(Grace Marcus on 02/23/08)
thanks
(jessi on 02/05/08)
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Recent Answers from Scott Anderson
2008-09-02  leg prothesis I am assuming that the old leg was possibly a computer knee leg (above knee prosthesis). . What ever the case may be. There are several options none of which consist of making a profit. Even if you were...
2008-08-26  Prosthesis Therapy Assuming the patient is healthy and had no complications prior to or after amputation. Also, it is much harder for an Above Knee Amputee to strenghten and condition compared to a Below Knee Amputee....
2008-08-23  prosthetic leg 15 lbs is about the average weight of an above knee prosthesis. Depending on the components used on the prosthesis, the weight can vary. As for the the pain and discomfort he mentions, there are several...
2008-06-25  My father's issue. Yes it is possible to customize a prosthesis for your father. The main problem is that most of the "exoskeletal(wooden leg)" Prosthetist are few and far between. Most of today's current Professionals...
2008-06-08  Silicone covering workshops There are courses for silicone molding and manufacturing all over the U.S. The problem is that most of the silicone is patented and/or patent pending (proprietary product). The various companies can...
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