Critical Maneuvers By Deborah Conn Since World War I, orthotics and prosthetics have been cruicial to treating thousands of soldiers and veterans. Over the years, however, caring for military personnel casualties also has led to important advances that eventually find their way to the civilian O&P community.
December 2008

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