Orthotics

I trained new pharmacy personnel and patients on Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS). For instance, I trained patients the correct usage of a cane, a walker, and wheelchairs. I also evaluated policies and procedure to maintain pharmacy accreditation. To improve health awareness in a predominately Spanish speaking…

set aside her struggles and survived. Also, due to her skin color in the white supremacist 1960s, it was hard to obtain a leg brace from the local hospital at an affordable price, but, she stuck to it and eventually was able to obtain a custom made orthotic. Despite the uncomfortableness, she followed the doctor’s instructions and, eventually, was able to walk again. Connecting on a more personal level, I have a type of…

Looking to the future, I aspire to finish college with a degree in health science with a concentration in healthcare management. After the completion of my bachelor’s degree and gaining some experience in an administrative role in the healthcare setting, I would then like to apply to nursing school. Subsequently, with my associate degree in nursing my main goal is to pass the Nursing Home Administration Exam. By having these experiences I hope to increase my chances of getting a job as an…

As part of the Wagner Pharmacy Mentorship Program, I trained new pharmacy personnel and patients on Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS), for instance, the correct usage of a cane, a walker, and wheelchairs. I also evaluated policies and procedure to maintain pharmacy accreditation. To improve health awareness in a predominantly Spanish speaking and low-income…

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military, some have already been made for use in paraplegics. BMX rider Steven Sanchez was offered the opportunity to demo SuitX’s latest design, the Phoenix exoskeleton, in late 2015 for a pricey $40,000 (Brewster). By using motors attached to normal orthotics and crutches designed with controls for the suit, the user is able to control the movement in their legs and walk at a speed of about 1.1 mph (Brewster). With this kind of technology, people who were once restricted to a wheelchair could…

The five elements relating to the establishment of a false claim under the False Claims Act are the government must determine that the claim was submitted falsely and that it was submitted with knowledge. The government must establish the claim was false and submitted knowingly, establish submitted claim to the person with actual knowledge, in considered ignorance, or with reckless disregard for the claim’s falsity, or truth. One of the other elements is that the element must be proven beyond a…

bone or tissue but in some cases this is not appropriate. Elbow dislocations and Tran’s humeral amputations are classified as catastrophic injuries and most always require the involvement of an experienced catastrophic injury lawyer. According to Orthotics and Prosthetics, “The elbow disarticulation socket can provide…

authors along with a certified orthotist designed a custom-fit lightweight and self-adjustable chest compression brace that the patients wore 20 hours per day. The patient was seen for follow up at two to three weeks to assess patient compliance and orthotic fit, followed by appointments every three months until the treatment was completed. The authors point out that a patient satisfaction was measured at 12 months after starting the treatment. The subjective results showed that those who were…

My fascination to bioengineering started with a bitter experience after my undergraduate degree. I had secured a job in a MNC and was awaiting my joining date, being a enthusiastic basketball player I started playing basketball in my free time. During such a day I twisted my knee and tore the ligaments of my knee which made bed ridden for the next two months. I was captivated by the work done by my orthopedician and my therapist. But to add to it, I was equally frustrated by the deficiency in…