MCOP Blog
Insights from our prosthetists about new technology, advances in prosthetics, & more
Sports Prosthetic Devices You Didn’t Know Existed
June 6, 2019 Category: Technology, Tips for Amputees, Arm Prosthetics, Amputee Support
Advanced Sports Prosthetics: Helping Amputee Athletes Get Back in Action Whether you’re a recent amputee or were born with a missing limb, there’s no reason you can’t participate in all …
Read MoreCan a double wall socket double your socket comfort?
September 6, 2018 Category: Technology
The answer is – it might! Double wall sockets or 2-stage sockets are essentially two sockets in one. The shorter inner socket is secured to your limb with either suction or …
Read MoreMCOP’s Art Molnar Honored as Hero of Military Medicine
May 20, 2016 Category: Company News, Military Prosthetics
MCOP is proud to announce that on May 5, 2016, Art Molnar (CPO), Clinical Manager of Military Care, was honored with the title ‘Hero of Military Medicine’. The awards were …
Read MoreResearch & Education Day for Amputees
November 17, 2014 Category: Technology
Research & Education Open House this Thursday 11/20! Come join MCOP and Walter Reed Bethesda this Thursday to learn about the next generation of prosthetic limbs, common types of amputation …
Read MoreOssur Unity Vacuum System
August 20, 2013 Category: Technology
At MCOP, we have been working with vacuum suspension systems increasingly over the past 2 years. During this time, we have applied several vacuum systems to address the varying needs …
Read MorePowered Prosthetics
February 25, 2013 Category: Technology, Prosthetic Insurance
Why should amputees want powered prosthetics? Natural human walking consists of four key elements. Historically, prosthetics have only offered 3 of these things: The stability to walk. The absorption of …
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