Documenting Medical Necessity: How Doctors Justify Prosthetic Candidacy

Prosthetic care does not begin in the workshop. It begins on paper. Before a patient ever receives a device, doctors must clearly explain why that prosthesis is medically necessary. This documentation affects approvals, funding decisions, rehabilitation planning, and long-term care outcomes. When medical necessity is poorly documented, even the right prosthetic solution can be delayed […]
Reassessment After Failed Prosthetic Use: Second-Line Selection Criteria

When a person stops using a prosthetic, it is often seen as failure. Many assume the device did not work or the patient did not try hard enough. In reality, this moment deserves deeper attention, not blame. A failed prosthetic experience is not the end of the journey. It is a signal that something needs […]
When NOT to Prescribe a Prosthesis: Clinical Scenarios Doctors Should Know

A prosthesis can restore function, balance, and confidence when prescribed at the right time for the right person. But there are moments in clinical care when prescribing a prosthesis can do more harm than good. Knowing when not to prescribe is just as important as knowing when to prescribe. This article explains the clinical situations […]
Prosthetic Selection in Rural Patients: Clinical Feasibility Considerations

Prosthetic selection is never only a medical decision. It is a practical one that must fit the patient’s daily life, environment, and access to care. For rural patients, these factors become even more important. Distance from clinics, limited transport, uneven terrain, and demanding physical work all influence whether a prosthesis will actually be used or […]
Patient Motivation vs Medical Readiness: How Doctors Should Balance Both

In modern healthcare, one question quietly shapes every long-term outcome. Is the patient truly ready, or are they simply very motivated. Doctors face this situation every day. A patient may be eager, hopeful, and emotionally prepared, yet their body may not be ready. Another patient may be medically perfect on paper but lack the drive […]