The Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast Brent Wright and Joris Peels

We are joined by Mike Jenks, a Certified Prosthetist and Prthotist with Integrum, who discusses a bone-anchored implant system called the OPRA(TM). Mike shares his journey into the field, starting from an unexpected encounter during his physical therapy training that led him to the world of prosthetics and orthotics. His extensive career, spanning 27 years, includes training many young professionals and adapting to the evolving landscape of the industry.Mike recounts his personal connection t...

We spoke with Jan Rosicky, co-founder and chief business development officer at Invent Medical, about how 3D printing is revolutionising orthotics and prosthetics (O&P). Rosicky discusses his story of coming into the world of medical devices after running a graphic design and marketing company for a decade and a half, and his father, a well-known mechanical engineer and lifelong CPO, who started the family business the year Rosicki was born.Jan describes how Invent Medical began as a ‘tra...

In the latest episode of their podcast-hosts Brent and Joris dig into recent developments and strategic moves of Embla Medical. The company’s communications and social media activities were among the topics discussed. Embla Medical has grown into a company with a very large role in the rehabilitation landscape. In fact, Embla has acquired several companies under its umbrella over the past few years and we discuss the implications for our industry and Embla’s role in the market.They also discu...

Join us on an additive journey, exploring the present and the future of 3D printing through the eyes of Grant Michael of Worth Additive Group as he builds his way from a MakerBot Thing-O-Matic to a broad knowledge-base of 3D scanners. He guides a path through our industry into the promising future for additive technologies, especially as it pertains to the orthotic and prosthetic profession. Be prepared, the future may not be what you think!But more than a glimpse of things to come, this epis...

In this episode of the Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast, hosts Brent and Joris engage with guest Jeff Denune to explore his extensive background and developments in the prosthetics and orthotics field. Denune shares his journey from his initial involvement in the field, influenced by post-WWII prosthetics professionals, to his adoption of cutting-edge technologies like CAD for socket design. The discussion covers the progression from traditional methods to advanced digital fabrication techni...

In this engaging episode of the Prosthetics and Orthotics Podcast, we engage in a deep dive into the dynamic world of prosthetics and orthotics. We kick off the discussion with a look at the industry's trend towards consolidation, examining how major players are expanding their reach through strategic acquisitions and vertical integration. This conversation sheds light on the operational strategies that are reshaping the industry, particularly in the context of insurance reimbursement and cos...