Author: Lyons Prosthetics
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Understanding Your Insurance Coverage for Prosthetic Limbs: A Complete Guide
A comprehensive resource for patients in Conway, Myrtle Beach, and throughout South Carolina seeking prosthetic device coverage. The Bottom Line: What You Need to Know First Navigating insurance coverage for prosthetic limbs can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone in this journey. Most insurance plans do provide some level of coverage for medically necessary prosthetic…
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Prosthesis Summer Guide and Tips: How to Manage Heat & Sweat
Why Is Myrtle Beach Summer Weather Challenging for Amputees? Myrtle Beach’s warm, humid climate presents unique challenges for prosthetic and orthotic users. As temperatures climb and humidity levels soar along the Grand Strand, many amputees wonder: “Can I still enjoy beach activities with my prosthetic leg?” The answer is: Absolutely, yes! — with the right…
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Guide to Overcoming Prosthetic & Orthotic Challenges for Patients near Conway, Myrtle Beach, and Surrounding Areas
Prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices present unique challenges for residents near Conway, Red Hill, Myrtle Beach, and Surfside Beach, SC. However, with the right approach and local expertise, these hurdles can be effectively managed. As prosthetic technology advances, those searching for “prosthetics near me” or “prosthetics and orthotics near me” in the Grand Strand area…
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Prosthetic Covers for Amputees in South Carolina
An Amputee Clinic’s Comprehensive Guide to Prosthetic Covers Enhancing Lives and Aesthetics: The journey of amputees is marked by incredible resilience and determination. Advances in prosthetic technology have enabled amputees to regain mobility and lead fulfilling lives. Among these innovations, prosthetic covers stand as a remarkable development that not only enhances the function of the…
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A South Carolina Amputee’s Guide to Prosthetic Liners, Sleeves, Socks, and Shrinkers.
For those new to prosthetics or orthotics, the number of unfamiliar terms can seem overwhelming. To assist you and those searching for prosthetic and orthotic supplies near Conway, Myrtle Beach, and Loris (and throughout the Tidelands area of Horry and Georgetown counties, too.), we’ve created a brief overview of each, along with their differences and…
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Lyons Prosthetics and Orthotics, Inc. Teaches at Conway’s Academy for Technology Nursing Program
Alexander Lyons, CPO, President of Lyons Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O), Inc. recently presented his annual in-service at Conway’s Academy for Technology Nursing Program covering the basics of the Orthotic and Prosthetic profession. Mr. Lyons’ goal for this talk was to expose these high school juniors, who are specializing in the healthcare fields, to various areas…
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Horry County Amputee Can Relate to Boston Bombing Victims
Source: ABC15 News Many of those who lost limbs in the Boston Marathon bombing have a rough road ahead. One young Horry County woman knows exactly what they’re going through. Karen Stevenson lost part of a leg to cancer seven years ago. When she found out she would lose her right foot, she says she…
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Advances in Prosthetic Design Come to Myrtle Beach
The world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of orthotic and prosthetic components, Ottobock, participated with Lyons Prosthetics & Orthotics in a one day patient demonstration and in-service for local physical therapists of their newest technology in above the knee prosthetics. Ottobock clinical staff and Alexander Lyons, CPO fitted transfemoral amputees with the company’s latest version of…
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What is a Bone Anchored Prosthesis for Amputees – Osseointegration Prosthetics?
By utilizing a groundbreaking medical technique known as Osseointegration, artificial limbs can now be affixed directly onto a person’s skeleton. This process involves anchoring the prosthetic limb directly onto the bone, resulting in superior functionality when compared to traditional, detachable prostheses. The technology behind this bone-anchored fixation is achieved through the use of titanium, which…
