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 […]
Early vs Delayed Prescription: How Patient Selection Changes Outcomes

The moment a doctor considers prescribing a prosthetic or assistive device, timing quietly becomes the most powerful factor. Prescribe too early and the body may not be ready. Prescribe too late and the patient may lose valuable function, confidence, and trust. This article explores how early versus delayed prescription changes outcomes, why patient selection matters […]
Infection Risk & Skin Integrity: Red Flags in Prosthetic Eligibility

A prosthetic device can only work well when the skin beneath it is healthy and protected. No matter how advanced the technology is, it will fail if the skin cannot tolerate pressure, friction, and daily wear. Infection risk and poor skin integrity are among the most common and most overlooked reasons why prosthetic use becomes […]
Home Environment & Caregiver Support: Medical Relevance in Patient Selection

When we talk about choosing the right medical device, treatment plan, or rehabilitation path for a patient, we often focus only on the body. We look at age, weight, muscle strength, healing time, and test reports. All of this matters. But there is something equally important that is often missed. That is the patient’s home […]
Return-to-Work Goals: Functional Criteria Doctors Should Assess

Returning to work after a serious injury or limb loss is not just about healing the body. It is about trust, safety, confidence, and function coming together at the right time. Doctors are often asked one simple question: “Is this person ready to work again?” The answer is rarely simple. This article explains how return-to-work […]