Any costing exercise can appear daunting in the light of the fact that a great deal depends on the costing timeline as well as the scope of the numerous elements involved, not to mention making adequate provision for the unforeseen. Hence, determining how much it costs to build and maintain a prosthetic device is no […]
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Through Knee versus Above Knee Amputation – advantages and disadvantages
When having an amputation is a necessary measure and the affected area is around the knee, the opportunity sometimes presents itself to elect for either an Above Knee (AK) Amputation or a Through Knee (TK) Amputation. However, prior to making this decision, there are numerous factors to be considered since there are clear advantages as […]
Put yourself in the dancing shoes, karate class, or even the boxing ring of an amputee
Try this simple experiment: Take off your shoes and wiggle your toes around. Feels normal doesn’t it? Now, imagine that you couldn’t feel anything when you did this. Such is the case with an individual who has no toes. Put yourself in the shoes of an amputee. Yes, amputees can still wear shoes, they also […]
‘To amputate or not to amputate?’ – that is the question
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, […]
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 […]