Pediatric Orthotics: Growing in New Directions By Rebecca St. Andrie Just like the children it helps, the field of pediatric orthotics is growing and changing every day. And by becoming more flexible in its designs, materials and teamwork philosophy, the field aims to create braces that will let all children reach their full potential.
April 2008

By Rebecca St. Andrie
In 2004, Army Reservist Chris Cummings set up a one-man prosthetic clinic in the basement of one of Iraq’s palaces. Now, with a staff of 26 and a new building in the works, the clinic continues to give civilian amputees in Iraq hope in the midst of chaos.

By Rebecca St. Andrie
If your practice has a waiting room, your patients probably spend significant time there. To make their wait comfortable, implement these suggestions for keeping the space accessible, the desk staff friendly and the patients coming back.

Kylee Haddad, who had to wrangle with her insurance company when she had a below-knee amputation five years ago, is making it her mission to help other people with inadequate insurance receive the prostheses they need.

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