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Being Told Your Need is Not Medically Necessary “NOT MEDICALLY NECESSARY” is a common statement heard across the United States in most orthotic and prosthetic clinics. Insurance demands and requirements have made the process of receiving an essential and needed device for everyday life extremely difficult. The process for a standard, everyday prosthesis or orthosis […]

Make the most of summer with help from Team Tillges! Summertime can mean so many things for individuals that have felt a longing for warm weather. It means going for walks, hikes, and bike rides again and getting outside to explore new outdoor activities. For many individuals, summer indicates a return to open lakes, pools, […]

The Orthotic & Prosthetic Field is Growing Fast - Find Your Career! Finding your career calling can be a journey – but if you have a passion for helping others, making an impact in someone’s life and continuing to learn in a hands-on environment then the Orthotic & Prosthetic field might be the right fit […]

Achieving Good Suspension One of the questions that a prosthetist gets asked often is “how does the prosthetic leg stay on?” This is a great question, and often the answer depends on the results and findings from the evaluation process of each patient. There are many suspension methods applicable to the below-knee amputation level and […]

Traveling with Ease Traveling can be an exciting endeavor for most, however it can be a burden for those unprepared to take on the long flights, bus rides, and laborious walks down the uneven sidewalks to the best restaurant in town. Traveling can make for an intimidating adventure if not planned suitably. If you are […]

Prosthetic Fit and Comfort Depends on the Shape of the Socket Hand-casting has long been the standard for acquiring an accurate mold of an amputee’s residual limb. While hand-casting can provide a fairly accurate mold and is still a useful technique and option to utilize, there are constantly new technologies and advances in this field […]

The definition of Plantar Fasciitis is the inflammation of the thick band of tissue at the bottom of the heel. (Picture 1. Anatomy of the foot) This thick band of tissue is a weblike ligament that connects your heel to the front of your foot. It works as a shock absorber to protect the arch […]

Phantom limb syndrome and resulting pain are very real things for many amputees. However, a relatively new procedure can ease these and other issues for patients. Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) is a surgical procedure first performed in the early 2000s that was initially developed for patients with shoulder disarticulations or transhumeral amputations. The goal of […]

There are many different types of knee braces out on the market nowadays. With so many viable options, how do you know what brace is right for you? Our article below is a good starting point, but it’s also vital to discuss your needs with your provider. Knee braces can be prefabricated or custom-built, made […]

Losing a limb obviously isn’t easy. It can be just as difficult on you emotionally and mentally as it is physically. But it’s important to remember that you’re never alone. In addition to the support offered but your practitioner team, there are many organizations and resources out there to help and support you through this […]