the numerous factors involved when deciding on whether to opt for an elective amputation This informative article examines the numerous factors involved when deciding on whether to opt for an elective amputation. A decision such as this is by no means an easy one and guidance will be given not only from the orthopaedic surgeon, […]
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Meet Allan Merton – the brave young man who had a funeral for his lost leg due to amputation
It was just over a year ago that 37 year-old Allan Merton, a Mold Shop Foreman from Brits who works for Bridgestone South Africa, elected to have a below knee amputation to his left leg due to repeated infections and pain following a severe leg break. A difficult life-changing decision in the face of dealing […]
What goes on behind the scenes in the orthotics and prosthetics laboratory?
If you have ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in an orthotics and prosthetics laboratory read on…… Meet Terry Sharman: Lamination Technician What you are likely to find in the laboratory of the orthotics and prosthetics specialist ranges from various interesting pieces of machinery, a vast array of orthotics and prosthetics devices, the […]
Meet Sean Bacher – an amazing man finding amazing ways in coping with brittle bone disease
There is no doubt that living with a condition like brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta (OI)) presents its own set of unique challenges. Yet, no challenge seems too great for a man like Sean Bacher, who, is not only an entrepreneur at heart but also has the heart to embrace such feats as test driving […]
Triumph Of The Human Spirit with Immediate Post Operative Prosthesis (IPOP)
A young boy is up and running with Immediate Post Operative Prosthesis (IPOP) Twenty-year-old Donald Shibombo smiles thoughtfully when asked what he likes to do in his spare time. ‘One of the things I really enjoy is soccer,’ he firmly states; and despite his relaxed demeanour, it would appear that the pensive Grade 12 pupil […]
‘Dispelling’ the doubts about doctors with dyslexia
…even in the field of orthotics and prosthetics Healers – no matter which way you look at it There have been numerous famous physicians throughout history and still many more today who are dyslexic, even in the field of orthotics and prosthetics but, one would never know. This is because they don’t identify themselves as […]
Medical wheelchairs
Roger Wolfson and Associates offers a full range of high-quality wheelchairs from leading industry suppliers. Lightweight Wheelchair Features Give our wheelchairs and home nursing equipment expert, Jenny Jordaan a call on (011) 640 7198to find the wheelchair that is best suited to your needs. Removable half-arms or flip-back desk arms wheelchairs. Quick release rear wheels. […]
Supportive protective wrist brace
Supportive protective wrist braces A supportive protective wrist brace is a wrist support and bracing used to support and protect the wrist due to minor injury. A softer wrist brace provides support in such a way as not to completely immobilise the wrist, and are used mainly as protective braces as a result of physical […]
‘Backmate’ – Back Brace That Is ‘A Friend To Lean On’
Backmate – back brace Backmate is a back brace developed by Roger Wolfson, and known as ‘a friend to lean on’. Backmate is a back and spinal brace that consists of a rigid frame designed to aid back pain sufferers who find difficulty when sitting in certain positions. For example, Backmate provides a greater degree of […]
Surgical compression stockings
140 DEN Compression Stockings The 140 den stockings, reduce blood circulation problems such as swelling, varicose veins or chronic venous deficiency. They are ideal for overweight people in fact they are produced in sizes from Small to XXL and in sizes from 2XL to 5XL with extra-large gusset for plus sizes. 140 den stockings are […]