The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we venture into the awe-inspiring realm of prosthetics with our guest Jason Bender. As a certified prosthetist and designer, Jason has been a pioneer in integrating 3D printing into the design and production of prosthetic devices. His initiatives l are making high-level prostheses more accessible and affordable. Jason's unique journey includes teaching local prosth...

Send us Fan Mail Ever think about the complexities of creating a robotic hand? How about the balance between speed, weight, and durability? Well, you're about to. We sit down with our guest, Bartosz Rajewski, who introduces us to his creation, the V Bionic and the Tolka Hand. This hand isn't just a marvel of technology, it's a testament to the creativity and determination needed whe...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a groundbreaking exploration of the world of prosthetics and orthotics. What if you could witness the future of personalized healthcare and 3D printing, causing a seismic shift in the industry? That's exactly what this episode is about: a revolution in the design, production, and delivery of prosthetic and orthotic devices. Our guest for this transformative journey...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how 3D printing and personalized healthcare are turning the world of prosthetics and orthotics on its head? Brace yourself as we embark on an exciting journey into the world of 3D printing in healthcare, dissecting its impact on the prosthetics and orthotics industry. From understanding the clinician's perspective to the nitty-gritty of 3D scanning for prostheti...

Send us Fan Mail What if advancements in personalized healthcare and 3D printing could revolutionize the prosthetics and orthotics industry? Join us as we sit down with our Faizal Hamdoon, who shares his incredible journey of overcoming 14 surgeries and two amputations, while maintaining an active lifestyle and motivating those around him. With the help of our very own Brent Wright and Advanced 3D...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this  episode as we sit down with Jimmy Capra,  CEO of Click Medical. In this conversation, we delve into the world of adjustable prosthetic sockets and how they are revolutionizing the lives of amputees around the globe. Jimmy Capra sheds light on the challenges faced by amputees when it comes to traditional prosthetic sockets. He explains how these sockets often requi...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we have a special guest joining us on the podcast. Please join me in welcoming Alan Finnieston, an engineer,  clinician and pioneer in the field of orthotics and prosthetics. Throughout his career Alan has been at the forefront of incorporating digital scanning, computer-aided design (CAD), and 3D printing techniques into the creation of orthotic and prosthetic devices. By...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this episode of "as we delve into the  world of upper extremity prosthetics with our guest, Matthew Mikosz . As a leading expert in the field, Matt has dedicated his career to pushing the boundaries of innovation and transforming lives through creating solutions for partial hand amputees. W explore the intricacies of upper extremity prosthetics, examining the remar...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the 50th episode of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Podcast! In this milestone episode, we have a very special guest joining us: Dr. David Boone, a true pioneer in the field of digitization  for prosthetics and orthotics. Dr. Boone is renowned as one of the original experts in digitization specifically for O & P, and what sets him apart is his unique background and th...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 5 of The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast, where we explore the latest advancements and trends in the world O &P.  In the first episode of season 5,  we are joined by a remarkable guest, Ahmad Najwa, a Digital Specialist  from Kenney Orthopedics. Ahmad takes us on an incredible journey, sharing his move from traditional fabrication techniques to becoming a d...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this  episode of our podcast, where we're thrilled to introduce Jenn Rosati, the clinical operations and research manager at Kenney Orthopedics. Jenn's journey in the field of orthotics and prosthetics is an inspiring one, and what sets her apart is her early adoption of digital technology. Jenn's vision for the future of digital technology in the field o...

Send us Fan Mail We had the pleasure of hosting Stefan Purington, Global Head of Sales and Marketing at Comb O&P , a company that specializes in 3D Scanning for Orthotics and Prosthetics. Stefan shares his fascinating journey into the world of orthotics and prosthetics, and how his passion for helping people with physical disabilities led him to the forefront of the field. He explains how Comb...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by Rick Noel from PVA Med , a company that specializes in creating innovative solutions for the orthotic and prosthetic industry. Rick shares his journey into the field and how PVA Med is working to make the transition to digital manufacturing easier for prosthetists. PVA Med offers a range of products, including carvers, 3D printers, and software, a...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features John McGuigan, a technician and Certified Fitter for Coyote Prosthetics and Orthotics, he shares his journey into the field and his expertise as the "3D guy" for Coyote. McGuigan discusses the process of getting started in printing and shares his experience with various printing mediums. He also touches on the benefits of 3D printing in prosthetics...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast, we have Tres Wright, from Xtremity, who shares his journey into the field of prosthetics and orthotics. He talks about his experience of working with patients and observing the limitations of traditional prosthetic sockets, which inspired him to develop a new solution. Tres introduces Xtremity Thermoformable Sockets, a technology that enables clinicians to create...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we are honored to have Bradley Veatch, a Professional Engineer and the owner of Toughware Prosthetics, as our guest. Toughware Prosthetics is a company that specializes in designing relevant functional components for upper extremity amputees. Key Points: Bradley Veatch's Background: We kick off the episode by delving into Bradley's journey in the...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we have a special guest, Douglas Young, who owns Baxter Young Orthotics, a private practice that specializes in innovative orthotic care. Douglas is also working with Crispin Orthotics, a leading expert in 3D printing. Douglas shares his journey of how he got into the field of prosthetics and orthotics, and what drives his passion for helping people. He al...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this week's episode of the Orthotics and Prosthetics podcast! Today, we have a very special guest, Jan Nielsen, who will share his unique journey into the orthotic and prosthetic field from a completely different perspective. Jan is an experienced clinician from Denmark who has a deep understanding of patient care in his country and how the system works. With his p...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today's episode of our podcast! We're thrilled to have Dr. Chad Duncan, the Chair and Program Director of the Orthotics and Prosthetics program at Salus University, join us. Dr. Duncan will not only share his journey into O&P but also his views on education and its role in shaping the future of the field. In this episode, we'll delve into what makes t...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Matt Perkins CEO of Coyote Prosthetics and Orthotics.  Matt takes us on his journey as an accomplished athlete, entrepreneur, and amputee.  He shares how important it is to have an outlet in sports and the community around it.  He also talks about how Coyote approaches what products they design and distribute. Lastly, he talks about how he sees additive manuf...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast features, Dr. Brett Carey.  He shares his journey  as a physical therapist into how he got involved with 3D Printing and how it filled the supply chain issues that he has working in the islands of Hawaii. He shares insights into what machines, types of materials, and design software he uses. He also shares the challenges as wel...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this episode of our podcast featuring Riley Beenders, the Lead Electro-Mechanical Engineer and Designer for Filament Innovations. Riley's work in the 3D printing and prosthetic and orthotic industries has been groundbreaking and life-changing. In this episode, we'll dive into the nitty-gritty of Riley's work and learn about what high flow means and why it...

Send us Fan Mail What a way to close out Season 3 with Chris Robinson.  This episode is full of take aways.  Chris shares his journey into the field of O & P as well as his stops along the way as a technician, clinician, software engineer, and researcher.  He is a big believer in giving back to the community and the young generation of clinicians. If you are a student, engineer, clinician, own...

Send us Fan Mail Joe shares his journey into the field of orthotics and prosthetics.  At just 12 years old he was involved in motocross accident that ended up taking his leg below the knee.  He has seen the good, bad, and ugly of prosthetic care and its evolution.  He became a clinician and now has developed  a socket system call the Quattro that is changing people's lives around the world. H...

Send us Fan Mail Brook Drumm is a legend in the FDM world. He is the founder and CEO of Printrbot, a company that designs and manufactures 3D printers.  He started the company in 2011 with the goal of making 3D printing more accessible and affordable for everyone.  He is a self-taught engineer and has been involved in the 3D printing community for many years.  Drumm is also a sought-after speaker,...