IPOP

IPOP

James Cobb

9/4/2004

My company was asked a few days ago to help develop an amputee clinic for a
local regional hospital. The Dr. has a great interest in IPOP systems
(Aircast or equivalent) or (traditional casting). He is looking to maybe
even publish a paper for his specialty. He feels that early casting, weight
bearing, etc. will benefit patients and reduce infections and revisions. I
am writing on behalf of my company (mainly because I'm the only one who is a
member of the list-serve) to get info from the O and P community;
particularly the P side. I need comments about experiences and personal
feelings on prefab systems, casting systems, personal outcomes, and
Re-imbursement comments would also be a bonus (we are in Medicare Region C).
I obviously am not the one going to see the patients just helping do some
homework. The clinic is not going to be set up just for IPOP patients. It
will be a traditional pre-op and post-op clinic to educate and observe the
patient, and to have a team approach between the patient, Dr, Prosthetist,
and Physical Therapist. The IPOP question is to present the doc with as
much practical and clinical information we can. We will provide the
practical information, and want to show our and your (o and p communities)
clinical experiences. I will post all responses.

 

Thank you in advance

 

James Cobb, C.O.