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About Scott Anderson
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General to detailed questions regarding prosthetics (fit, function, mechanics, pre-op/post-op care). Specifically below knee prosthetics

Experience
ABC Certified Prosthetist 2004 Florida State Licensed Prosthetist Certificate of Prosthetics Century College 2003 Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician 1997 Clinic Accounts Manager Novacare OandP 1996 Account Rep@HealthSouth Regional Business Office 1995 BSc Health Service Administration 1995
   

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RE: Lookign for help/poor people11/12/2009
  Q: my name is Edgar Gutierrez and I'm writing because my friend Camilo Montes needs your help. I want ...
  A: There are a few companies that provide funding or can put you in touch with help. -The Barr ...
Burning at the end of leg from new lerg11/11/2009
  Q: I was born without a right let below my knee. I always had good luck with prosthetic until 4 years ...
  A: There are several solutions: 1-Make additional alignment adjustments 2-Use original style liner ...
Burning at the end of leg from new lerg11/11/2009
  Q: I was born without a right let below my knee. I always had good luck with prosthetic until 4 years ...
  A: The things you need to start to examine is this: 1) has the design of the socket changed? if so ...
abk11/9/2009
  Q: I am scheduled for surgery Nov. 17th for above knee amputation. I am 47, in an auto accident 3 ...
  A: There are several really good sites and then many more average sites. My advise is to google search ...
New Prosthetic amputation10/8/2009
  Q: My leg was amputated Febuary of this year . In September of this year I started a part time job . In ...
  A: Unfortunately, the only way to get the bilsters to heal completely is to remain off of the ...
My Father9/30/2009
  Q: My father is hard to fit. He is 69 years old and has an above the knee amputation. He was recently ...
  A: Research the ELEVATED VACCUM SYSTEMS. They are offered by several manufacturers (ottobock, ohio ...
noisy leg9/27/2009
  Q: My husband is a RBK and has a little more than 2 years with his prosthetic. Our question is that now ...
  A: It can be one or a combination of several issues. The best advise is to f/up with your Prosthetist ...
Boots that zip up in back for prosthetic leg9/17/2009
  Q: My son lost half of his left leg due to developing Nucrosis as a result from a motorcycle accident ...
  A: Your local tack and feed shop should have these style boots. Also, around here we have several ...
shower and swim8/12/2009
  Q: LOOKING FOR TYPES OF WATERPROOF DEVICES OR COVERINGS TO WEAR FOR SWIMMING AND SHOWERING
  A: You can google search these keywords: swim + prosthesis + skin. This should get you started in ...
soreness at the incision on stump8/6/2009
  Q: I am a below knee amputee for 7 yrs. For the first time my stump is sore at the incision. It feels ...
  A: There could be one or several issues involved. First issue could be that a neuroma (hardening and ...
Severed extensor hallucis longus7/16/2009
  Q: I recently severed my extensor hallucis longus about midway up the proximal phalanx of my left big ...
  A: I would refer this question to an MD and perhaps a P.T. They would be more qualified to answers ...
ak prosthetic7/13/2009
  Q: My daughter had an ak amputation in 1992 due to osteosarcoma, wore a prosthesis on and off for 2-3 ...
  A: Assuming that there are no major physiological issues. It is never too late to begin prosthetic ...
prothesis right leg7/9/2009
  Q: iam 68 years old man my insurance told me they do not cover my leg is there a place i can get a ...
  A: Have you contacted your local prosthetist? Have you tried contacting your church or other charity ...
pistoning7/9/2009
  Q: what is the cause of pistoning in a below the knee prosthesis. Do you know of anything can prevent ...
  A: Can be attributed to several things. All or just one issue can arise. 1. Socket not fitting ...
What is a reasonable period of time to be able to comfortably wear a stump/socket prosthesis?7/8/2009
  Q: If a below knee prosthesis is correctly fitted, is it reasonable to expect to comfortably wear and ...
  A: Is this prosthesis new and how long ago did you receive the prosthesis. I have seen a period of 1 ...
man right leg prothesis below the knee7/7/2009
  Q: i am looking for some quotes to give my insurance company on a man right leg below the knee ...
  A: A quote is all subjective. A ball park range is $6000.00 for low activity level prosthesis and up ...
Need help to paying for prosthics.7/2/2009
  Q: Am an below the knee amputee and I work full time and am rising two children and its getting hard I ...
  A: Check my previous posts regarding this question. Unfortunately, you are in a situation similar to ...
Prosthetics and Health Industry6/25/2009
  Q: I' doing a paper in my writing class on the challenges Individuals who have lost a limb face. ...
  A: All your questions are great. However, the answers you seek are not that complicated but too ...
ak c-leg fit6/6/2009
  Q: Before I got my c-leg, the foot was able to reach the floor. Since receiving the c-leg, the foot ...
  A: Unfortunately, the C-Leg rquires a specific pylon (metal shin section)to use with the knee as well ...
parts for arm5/23/2009
  Q: where could i buy parts for a arm to repair
  A: There are several companies that manufacture the parts to an artificial arm. However, the issue is ...
looking for prosthetic5/17/2009
  Q: i have had my prosthetic for about eleven years now. for the past two years i have constantly gotten ...
  A: To answer the main question. I would say that medicaid is accepted by almost all providers. Being ...
The skin covering the prosthesis5/14/2009
  Q: The special woman in my life is a below the knee amputee and has such a hard time with her ...
  A: Yes a skin can be made like she wants. The issue is cost. Insurance will not pay for it and most ...
AKA Socket Problems - Lymphedema5/6/2009
  Q: I was interested to your reponse to 2/23/09 about rash w/AKA prosthestic user. My problem is ...
  A: I do not know any one personnally up there in WA. However, you can search a couple of websites to ...
save the leg or take it5/6/2009
  Q: i was in a motorcycle accident on July 29th 2008 and almost lost my right leg. i am in nothing but ...
  A: I am sorry to hear about your accident. Getting back to your question. That is tough to answer and ...
AKA Socket Problems - Lymphedema5/4/2009
  Q: I was interested to your reponse to 2/23/09 about rash w/AKA prosthestic user. My problem is ...
  A: Yes in fact an ill fitting socket can cause abnormal pressure which would accentuate swelling and ...
Prosthetic Socket Materials5/4/2009
  Q: I am designing a prosthetic leg for my Senior Project. The Prosthetic Leg is for Above the Knee ...
  A: Assuming you are making an ENDOSKELETAL PROSTHESIS. The structure of the socket can be built with ...
how to donate?4/23/2009
  Q: I have an old flexfoot prosthesis I would happily donate, but how would the receiver have the socket ...
  A: There are a variety of organizations that could utilize your time and/or components. The best ...
Prosthesis donation4/16/2009
  Q: I'm sorry what I thought about somebody named Pam donating her dead brothers prosthesis was recent, ...
  A: check this link: ...
prosthetic rubbing on diaper4/13/2009
  Q: The silicone liner rubs on my son's diaper at the very top of his inner thigh. After a typical day ...
  A: There could be several issues working together to cause this problem The main complication is heat ...
prosthetic leg/silicone liner4/2/2009
  Q: My Dad has been wearing a leg with a silicone liner since Sept 2008. In february '09 he has started ...
  A: It is not an allergic reaction. If it were a reaction then the entire covered area would be ...
prosthetic leg3/23/2009
  Q: My dad has diabetes and he struggled with an ulcer on the bottom of his leg for ten years and he ...
  A: Yes and No to all of the above questions. 1.Certain locks can strip or cross thread which makes ...
Prosthetic lower leg and foot3/22/2009
  Q: Will medicaid pay for a lower leg/foot prosthetic for a car accident victim (under their care for a ...
  A: Yes Medicaid will cover the prosthesis. If the foot was lost due to an auto accident there are a ...
prosthetic lg3/17/2009
  Q: im a motorcop attached to the california highway patrol(CHP). i was involved in an accident 1 month ...
  A: When discussing endoskeletal(modular) prosthetics there are a variety of options both good and bad. ...
BK3/9/2009
  Q: How can I get Some of the auxiliaries mentioned in some of your answered question as regard to B/K, ...
  A: Could you clarify the "auxiliaries" mentioned at the beginning of you note. Thanks. Yes and No. ...
broken prosthetic leg3/8/2009
  Q: I have a good friend that has a borken prostihetic leg and she is on medicare they will only pay 80% ...
  A: The last time I checked and made a Prosthesis for a patient; a replacement prosthesis is covered ...
Rash from prosthetic leg2/23/2009
  Q: I have an aka prosthetic C-leg. My question is regarding a rash that I continually have on my the ...
  A: Just to give you a "blanket"answer. A majority of the time the issue with rashes or skin irritation ...
About Prosthetic hand for my Kid2/16/2009
  Q: My kid is 18 months old, he was born with a one short hand(Right hand upto elbow). I would like to ...
  A: I will try and answer the questions in the order asked. 1) There is unlimited possibilities with ...
prosthetic body parts1/19/2009
  Q: Respected Sir I am writing this from India. I have two questions I am going to order an ...
  A: If I am correct the C30TRIAS is an OTTOBOCK FOOT, not a whole prosthesis. With regard to the ...
prosthesis1/12/2009
  Q: Did you know were can I get info about the best leg prosthesis. thank you
  A: You can visit your local Prosthetist (You can look up the credentials of the Facility as well as the ...
Florida1/6/2009
  Q: My Mom has a heavy , old fashioned prosthesis.She can't use it, it's too heavy. I can't find a c-leg ...
  A: Your best bet would be to contact OTTOBOCK HEALTHCARE via phone (800)354-5218 or access their ...
Walking with prosthesis1/3/2009
  Q: Scott, I am 22 yrs old and had an A.K.A 5 months back due to an accident. I got a prosthetic leg 3 ...
  A: You can attempt to walk around in safe environments (i.e. home, office, therapy room, gym, etc). ...
Walking with prosthesis12/28/2008
  Q: Scott, I am 22 yrs old and had an A.K.A 5 months back due to an accident. I got a prosthetic leg 3 ...
  A: Have you attempted other types of training to get the bulk of your excercise accomplished? ...
prosthetic leg12/20/2008
  Q: I am an above the knee amputee and I obtained an artifical leg last year. It has been 20 months ...
  A: It is not unusual to have pain in the stump. However, depending on what type of pain (i.e. phantom ...
looking for help12/12/2008
  Q: I lost my right leg in a terrible accident 6 years ago in Mexico, where I come from, I came to the ...
  A: There are a few options with regard to your current situation. First, the C-Leg can be ...
Prosthesis12/10/2008
  Q: Reverend Father Joseph Repollo, a catholic priest from the Philippines who's just here for his ...
  A: There are local prosthetic companies that would be willing to work with you with regard to cost and ...
shower leg11/26/2008
  Q: my leg man told me the Endo-Lite shower leg is only rated to 175 lbs,I have one and weigh 240 he ...
  A: Your prosthetist (legman)should be able to make you a pair of shower legs. There are several issues ...
Prosthesis at low temperature11/10/2008
  Q: I am happy to find this website and the opportunity to ask you my question. I am above knee amputee ...
  A: My best advise for you is this. If you have an alternative knee (i.e. a mechanical MAUCH or other ...
sweating problem10/17/2008
  Q: I have a b/k prosthetic on my left leg, I noticed that when I excercise the sleeve that connects me ...
  A: I will need a little bit more detail in order to give you specific recommendations. However, in ...
Prosthetic Parts9/9/2008
  Q: We manage a clinic for the poor in Coya Peru (youtube.com, Kausay Wasi Clinic) and are in need of ...
  A: You could contact various manufacturers such as: OSSUR, OTTOBOCK, OHIO WILLOWWOOD, etc. You can ...
leg prothesis9/2/2008
  Q: my brother recently received new leg prosthesis ,, what can be done with previous leg can it be sold ...
  A: I am assuming that the old leg was possibly a computer knee leg (above knee prosthesis). . What ...
Prosthesis Therapy8/26/2008
  Q: After starting on a prosthetic limb, how long on average could I expect to be walking with aid of a ...
  A: Assuming the patient is healthy and had no complications prior to or after amputation. Also, it is ...
prosthetic leg8/23/2008
  Q: I have a friend in his 70s whose right leg is amputated well above the knee, leaving roughly a 12 or ...
  A: 15 lbs is about the average weight of an above knee prosthesis. Depending on the components used on ...
My father's issue.6/25/2008
  Q: Scott, my Dad is a WWII amputee, I'll spare you the heroics. He's 82 and has a below the knee ...
  A: Yes it is possible to customize a prosthesis for your father. The main problem is that most of the ...
Silicone covering workshops6/8/2008
  Q: Please, I woul like to know if there are any workshops or courss to learn how to mould a prosthetic ...
  A: There are courses for silicone molding and manufacturing all over the U.S. The problem is that most ...
Yes I Do5/14/2008
  Q: Does anyone think that amputees should be allowed to play professional sports?
  A: That is a tricky question. On one hand, an amputee should be allowed to play in professional ...
moveability...response5/12/2008
  Q: My husband has a below the knee amoutation. We were told that by saving the knee it would be easier ...
  A: Assuming the knee joint is in good shape. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE. It is best to have the ...
How to pay for my Leg?3/7/2008
  Q: My name is Melanie I'm 21 years old. I was born missing my right leg above the knee and seven ...
  A: Have you applied for medicaid (all U.S. States have it)? I believe that their income restrictions ...
cleaning silicone liner2/19/2008
  Q: Wow, what a great site, lots of answers to some questions. My husband is a below knee amp. from ...
  A: There are several ready to purchase products from various manufacturers. Ottobock, ALPS, OSSUR, ...
wood prosthetics2/4/2008
  Q: where can i buy these old wooden prosthetics...mainly arms and hands?
  A: There are virtually no active "wooden" legs around any longer. Your best bet is to check with you ...
keeping cleg from getting wet1/15/2008
  Q: my dad is 87 and got the c leg a few years ago. He did well with it up until a year ago and he ...
  A: The bottom line is that your father, due his dementia, is starting or has lost the ability to work ...
The time various...12/31/2007
  Q: My brother in law had his leg amputated 5 weeks ago is it normal to go numb at the end of the stump ...
  A: The amount of time an amputated leg remains desensitized lasts anywhere from several weeks to ...
Financial help12/19/2007
  Q: Scott, Thank you for your time. A neighbor of mine lost her leg to diabetes a few months ago. She ...
  A: That is odd that medicaid will not pay for a leg. Does she make too much money? Has she tried ...
prosthetic leg12/6/2007
  Q: How long should a prosthetic leg below the knee Last? My stepson is 22 years old and has not grown ...
  A: The actual prosthesis should last for at least 3-5years. I have a patient with a leg 10 years old ...
prosthetic leg10/30/2007
  Q: Morning, My brother wanted to donate his prosthetic leg after his death. Do you know of where I ...
  A: Sorry to hear the news. Yes there are several options. You can donate to the BARR Foundation ...
prosthetic leg10/22/2007
  Q: My husband and I used to go dancing alot. But now with my leg we dont go dancing as much. I would ...
  A: 1. Elation® Flex-Foot® combining heel height adjustablity and energy return. (OSSUR PRODUCT) 2. ...
Controlling sweating due to silicone linear10/13/2007
  Q: I have had my prosthetic for about month now. My only problem is that due to the silicone linear, ...
  A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you. Simply, the body over a period of time acclimates itself ...
How to determine on a Prosthetic Leg10/11/2007
  Q: .my friend got one of his legs amputated due to cancer. The whole right leg was removed from his ...
  A: How is the patient physically? Young, Healthy, etc? There are several options when designing a ...
physical therapy10/9/2007
  Q: i am having a pain in my lower back.what should i do? and how could i get rid of this?
  A: If the back pain is related to your prosthesis, have the alignment and adjustments checked for ...
Website for parts8/15/2007
  Q: I am an above the knee amputee since I was 4, am now 24. I am wanting to know of a good website to ...
  A: If you are here in the USA, I do believe that most manufacturers of prosthetic devices require that ...
Bone pain7/24/2007
  Q: I have a continues pain in all my bones and it is more or concentrated in my right leg, I have seen ...
  A: I am not an expert in "bones" but your best bet would be to see a Rheumatologist. Orthopaedist ...
above knee amputee7/23/2007
  Q: B"H Doctors are telling my friend that she must shrink her remaining legs in order to fit into a ...
  A: Yes, she will have to go through the shrinking process. There is rarely an exception to this part ...
pain post hip replacement....7/9/2007
  Q: Ortho experts--who are they? My dad had hip replacement a year ago, felt great, played golf, now ...
  A: Glad to hear that there is no infection. That would definately be a bad thing. I would say that ...
bk prosthetic pain7/7/2007
  Q: I have worn a prosthesis for a BK amp since 1980. I had the usual problems but got over that. Now ...
  A: Specifically, it is hard to tell what could be going on. 1. Did you change the interface (silicone, ...
Prosthetic leg7/4/2007
  Q: I got into a car accident in October and my right leg got amputated below the knee. This coming Wed ...
  A: Sorry to hear the news. On the bright side you do have an opportunity to get back to normal ...
Leg required6/15/2007
  Q: Do you know any links for below knee prosthesis' in Russia. 23 Year Old woman from Uzbeckastan ...
  A: Sorry brotha, I did not realize I had a question waiting. There are several links to locate ...
bk prosthetic liner care6/9/2007
  Q: I have just received two new bk locking liners. I was told by my old prosthesis maker that if I soak ...
  A: How do you determine if the water is scalding? At what temperature did your prosthetist say was ...
below knee prosthesis6/3/2007
  Q: My mum has had yet another fall because her leg keeps coming off. She has been back and back for ...
  A: How heavy is the current prosthesis? Is it an exo-skeletal or endo-skeletal? Your average Below ...
Check with you local companies for donation...4/18/2007
  Q: where can you purchase a prosthetic leg?i need it for a project!
  A: It is quite expensive to purchase a prosthetic leg just for demonstration. You may be able to get a ...
I need Help4/12/2007
  Q: Hey, I am reading the book "Wintering Well" and i have to do a reading report on it!! i have to draw ...
  A: There are several places to find information regarding prosthetics. Your "old school"/"wooden leg" ...
Double amputee4/4/2007
  Q: Good Day Scott: I am generally looking for advise or referral. My father who is now 76 had his left ...
  A: Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. First, has the height of the walker been set ...
A better prosthesis4/4/2007
  Q: I have been an amputee since I was 3 years old I am 19 now so I have had some experience. I wanted ...
  A: First, what activities are you currently participating in or hope to participate in the future? ...
Shower foot response1/11/2007
  Q: Is there an "off the shelf" or universal prosthetic shower foot?
  A: There is an "off the shelf" shower foot. One main manufacturer, Endo-Lite (a prosthetic ...
How long does it take to get to a finish leg?11/29/2006
  Q: I am a BK left leg crushing injury 10/1/04. 2.25-inches of bone in the back tapping to 4-inches in ...
  A: Well, without knowing the exact details of your injury I can only speak from my experience. Have ...
BK amputation7/23/2006
  Q: A BK amputee friend of mine was told, "when I lost my leg I lost 1/3 of my cooling system..." Can ...
  A: Internal temperature is controlled in humans by a series of feedback loops. a. Sensors : warm and ...

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