The Central Fabrication Issue - July 2020
Feature
Fabricating Solutions to Lab Safety Issues in Troubled Times
By Judith Philipps Otto
As if promoting, enforcing, maintaining, and ensuring safety in the fabrication laboratory weren't challenging enough by itself, the emergence of the COVID-19 virus brought further complications to O&P operations. We asked industry experts to shar...
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O&P Tech Education Programs Adapt During Pandemic Restrictions
By Maria St. Louis-Sanchez
As a former advocate for the disabled, Marie Gaudet was enthralled by the O&P devices that many of her clients used. The more she learned about them, the more she realized that she wanted a career as an O&P technician so she could help people by b...
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Deliberate Practice: The Path to Excellence
By John T. Brinkmann, MA, CPO/L, FAAOP(D)
ESPN's recent documentary The Last Dance chronicles the story of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls during the 1997-98 season as they competed for their sixth NBA championship. While Jordan's status as the greatest of all time is debated by some...
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Casting Considerations for the Pediatric Patient
By Heather Willets, MPO, CPO
Introduction As O&P practitioners know, a great deal of intention goes into the casting process. The casting water can't be too hot or too cold, and the material itself has a shelf life. Multiple joints often need to be controlled simultaneously...
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Filling a Transtibial Elongated Positive Plaster Mold
By Vardan Garzian, CPO
Distal tissue elongation is a common occurrence in transtibial sockets with locking liners. Various gel liner manufacturers offer matrix systems to reduce distal tissue elongation and limb pistoning during ambulation. However, these matrixes are n...
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The New Normal
By Erin Cammarata
If I were to describe the first half of 2020, a few words that come to mind are unexpected, uncertain, unfamiliar, and unimaginable. No matter how much we talk about what has happened, it is not going to change anything. The truth is we have no ot...
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Breast Prostheses Add Immeasurable Value
By Andrea Coomans, CMF
Prosthetists and orthotists are in the business of compassion. Nothing is so rewarding as seeing a person once ill, physically disabled, or emotionally broken, regain his or her quality of life. It is a gift to witness a patient's confidence growi...
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Editor’s Note
O&P care is far more encompassing than the provision of devices, but the devices are an essential element of restoring function and mobility to patients. Despite advances in scanning, CAD/CAM, and 3D-printing technology, fabrication of those devi...
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Ottobock's expertise in custom orthotic fabrication and carbon composites come together to produce an inspiring custom AFO. Crafted from carbon prepreg, this lightweight and low-profile AFO provides a solution for individuals with plantarflexion weakness and those needing triplanar support for the foot and ankle. The design stores and returns energy for propulsion while providing function of the soleus muscle and third rocker mechanics (heel-off). This latest addition to the Ottobock line of AFOs custom made to match your patient's specific height, weight, and activity level.
The Aria HV Plate Valve by Cypress Adaptive was developed for use with any elevated vacuum system. Its all-in-one design features auto-expulsion, push-button release, and built-in fitting for vacuum hose connection. The barb fitting has an internal check valve to prevent loss of vacuum should the hose become damaged or disconnected. The Aria HV Plate Valve saves on fabrication time as it simply bolts to any four-hole mounting plate. It is durably constructed and easily disassembled for cleaning and servicing. To learn more, call or visit our website.
Mt. Emey OTS foot orthotics provide the ultimate support and comfort for patients while simultaneously yielding the highest profit margin for practitioners. Our intention was to create a dually satisfying product—one that could captivate the patient while economically thrilling our practitioners. Fabricated with the patient's comfort as an utmost priority, we developed a supreme cost-effect product while maintaining our durable, market-leading materials to ensure a long-lasting experience. Our orthotics have built-in arch support and heel pads for heightened support, tri-lam layer cushioning with our own EVA base for unique comfort and durability, and an extremely durable and firm shell for protection and corrective support. At a low price per pair, you can begin to introduce a new line of comfort for both you and your patients.
Titan O&P Fabrications is an ABC-accredited central fabrication facility. Titan specializes in prosthetic fabrication. Team Titan is an extension of the facility's team. We support practitioners with high-quality prostheses and dependable fabrication time. 
High Plains Orthotics & Prosthetics Central Fabrication is your source for the highest quality orthotic and prosthetic devices. Our team is led by an ABC-certified prosthetist/orthotist with over 30 years of experience in the field. High Plains Orthotics & Prosthetics Central Fabrication has been in business for over 12 years where we specialize in metal and leather bracing, pediatric and adult AFOs and KAFOs, and prosthetics. 
BCO laminated AFOs and KAFOs are a premium line of custom composite orthoses available exclusively through Becker Central Fabrication in three distinct styles.
HiTek Fab, Fabrication and Supply are experts in pediatric corrective bracing. Our service features an exclusive ordering system where you can place orders, attach files, track orders live online, auto send PDF orders for charting, and even provide logins for your referrals so they can track their patients through production. Infinite choices of transfers are free, and dorsal chips and toe lift pads are standard. 
Every minute in the lab is time you could have spent with patients. There's a better way. Increase profitability and maximize your schedule with Surestep Central Fabrication. For more than 20 years, we've provided innovative solutions for the most unique, complex patients. With our reputation for consistent quality and quick turnarounds, you'll be creating more life-changing outcomes, more often. Visit surestep.net to download Surestep CFAB measurement forms.
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