Personal care Daily cleansing of your residual limb is an important part of personal hygiene. It is also advisable to wipe the inside of the […] Read More
Category: Prosthetic
The stitches or staples have come out, and the surgical wound has healed. Now you can begin to prepare your residual limb for a prosthesis. […] Read More
Your prosthesis is an important new part of your body. It is a sophisticated tool, designed to enhance your independence, activity level, and mobility. As […] Read More
Losing a leg is a very emotional and life changing experience. It is only natural to be anxious to start the process of being fit […] Read More
3D printing is a relatively new but promising technology available to professional prosthetists and amateurs alike. Free, editable designs are even available online. So anyone […] Read More
For many of us, fun in the sun can lead to a summertime tan. The science behind this sun + skin interaction is melanin, a […] Read More
Rolled Silicone Sockets for Prosthetic Devices At MCOP, we’re always staying up with the latest breakthroughs related to prosthetics, sockets, and the materials used to […] Read More
No matter their age, one of the biggest fears of an amputee is that they will never be able to do the things they love […] Read More
I’ve been in the field of prosthetics and orthotics for 20 years now and have seen a lot of change. In recent years, there has […] Read More
Exercise is an important habit to have for anybody, but it’s especially important for amputees to make sure they maintain their mobility and overall health. […] Read More