Category: Prosthesis
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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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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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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…
