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Newsletters
July 2011
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Spears Prosthetics & Orthotics / Rehab Services
Memphis Bionic Limb Centre
July, 2011 - Vol 1, Issue 4
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We Have Educational Trifold Pamplets with
QR Codes:
Video Links for Smart Phones |
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Among the Trifolds available:
*What You Need to Know About Post-Amputation
*Diabetic Shoes and Foot Orthotics/ Inserts
*A Fitting Guide for Spinal Braces
These are
complimentary for Physicians offices. We will be
happy to provide these for your patient's education. If
requested, we can also provide acrylic racks for the
brochures.
QR Codes are available as a FREE app. for Smart
Phones
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Proper donning and doffing the Spears TLSO while seated:
Spears Prosthetics & Orthotics/Memphis |
FDA Approved Spears
Manufactured TLSO and LSO Braces
The FDA approval was very time consuming and required many
hours of work. Our sales have sky rocketed since we've
introduced our FDA approved custom designed TLSO and LSO
braces. These have become the top choice for many Memphis
area Neuro Surgeons.
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Left BKA Amputee Patient Demonstration Talux Foot:
Spears P&O-Memphis |
Medicare: Questions Remain on O&P Coverage |
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Both
Democrats and Republicans both agree that there is
no defined coverage in the new Health Care and Modernization
Act. One certainty is that there will be cuts in the current
coverage for both Medicare and state sponsored Medicaid.
"Watching the
news can scare the socks off anyone that depends on O&P
products and services" says: M. Britt Spears, President of
Spears Prosthetics and Orthotics/Rehab Services in Memphis,
TN. "Trying to balance the budget appears to place the O&P
coverage as well as regular medical care on the chopping
block. There is already a 5 year rule involving Medicare and
Orthotic products. That sets limits on services unless there
is a documented medical change in condition. A medical
change in condition can be defined as: significant
weight/volume gain or loss, increase or decrease in
functional activity level or any other change that effects
independence. The next logical alternative is to place the 5
year rule on Prosthetics and reduce coverage. We are
stepping up our commitment to patients by providing
complimentary evaluations for their O&P needs. These
evaluations will allow us to deliver services before
any reduction in services can take place."
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Bilateral Amputee Knee Disarticulation and BKA Walking with
Proprio Bionic Foot: Spears P&O-Memphis |
Complimentary Prosthetic Clinic Set: Friday- August 12th,
2011: 9-12, 1-5 |
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We have set our complimentary Prosthetic Clinic for Friday
August 12, 2011. This is open to all amputees-new or long term
wearers no matter when or where they have received a
prosthesis. Our expert staff will provide a personalized
examination of the prosthesis, discuss your needs and
expectations. We can together come up with a plan that will
best suit your functional independence. Among the many items
and alternatives to discuss:
- Condition of your current prosthesis-no problems, repair
or replace: all or part
- What components will increase your functional independence
- Determination of your functional K-level. Medicare
requires amputees to be classified by K-levels. This
determines the kind of prosthestic components allowed by
Medicare and private insurances.
- Your current state of insurance coverage and how possibly
the new ObamaCare will effect your coverage and ability to
receive O&P care.
- Bionics: is it right for you and will it make a immediate
impact on your independence.
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We have just received approval from the Tennessee
Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) to offer continuing
education courses for Physical Therapsts and Physical Therapy
Assistants. |
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These
will be provided on Saturdays to groups of 20+.
The
course dates are to be announced. (901) 763-6999
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Product Showcase: Diabetic Shoes and Orthotics / Insoles |
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Diabetic Shoes and Foot Orthotics / Inserts Spears P&O
Memphis |
Medicare and private insurance coverage for Diabetic shoes
and orthotics/ insoles. This video explains the coverage and
issues involved.
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Our patients are our best referral sources. Please tell your
family, friends and Physician about our company and services.
Sincerely,
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M. Britt Spears, CPO, FAAOP, President
Spears Prosthetics & Orthotics/ Rehab Services
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your first set. No alternatives allowed. They must be ordered
within 30 days of primary compression garment delivery.
Pre-payment is required. Offer does not apply to any
Insurance coverage (primary or secondary) all co-pays
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Memphis | TN
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Spears
In-House
TLSO and
LSO Spinal Braces with Medicare Approval |
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We now have ABC Certified Orthotist that have formed
"Spinal Teams"
to provide an appropriate selection and fit for spinal
brace patients.
Talk to your MD about how we can save them both time and
money with our consierge spinal services.
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Website
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See our NEW Prosthetic Video Series
on our website:
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Our Hospital Affiliations: |
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contracts
We have contratcs with and can provide
in-patient the following hospitals:
Baptist Memorial Hospitals: Memphis, Collierville, Desoto,
Oxford, Covington, Ripley, Dyersburg and Jackson, TN;
Methodist Hospitals: University, North, South and
Germantown;
St. Francis Hospitals: Memphis and Bartlett; ALL
children's Hospitals |
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sted on your website
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Complimentary Amputee Manuals |
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We provide these for Physician, Physical Therapy groups
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Memphis Bionic Limb Centre |
March/2011 |
Spring is officially here!!
As the new season is finally here, we are all interested
in getting out of the house and exercising. Exercise is
good not only for your heart, blood pressure and overall
fitness, it is also good for the mind and spirit.
To help with your exercises, we are offering digital
step counter- pedometers. They retail for $34.95 each
but we have a special for March thru April 30th for
$9.95 each.
To make this an even better offer, refer a
new patient that receives new delivered
paid services and we will give you both a
totally free digital step counter-
pedometer. Brand, color and styles may vary.
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Osteoarthritis doesn't care about Springtime |
The
Unloader Knee Brace
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Unloader Knee Brace |
With
Osteoarthritis, joints tend fall out of alignment. This
mis-alignment whenever present in the knee causes
the joint to erode the bone surfaces. The erosion will
cause pain during weight bearing. With the population
starting to age, osteoarthritis is becoming more
prevalent.
How does
this brace work?? The Unloader shifts the knee back into
the correct alignment applying pressures both above and
below the joints. This pressure reduces the angular
vertical load thru the knee and places the knee into the
correct alignment. By placing the knee in the proper
alignment, there is a huge decrease in pain during weight
bearing. |
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School is About to Recess for the Year |
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Time
to replace Children's AFOs and Shoes
With the
Springtime approaching, it's time to get your children's
AFOs replaced for the next 6 month of growth. This will
keep them on track for a proper fit as well as prevent any
problems associated with an ill fitting orthosis. Call for
an appointment with one of our Pediatric Specialist. |
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Save the Date: Amputee Clinic- Monday April 4th |
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Complimentary clinic
for ALL Amputees-Memphis office
You will meet privately with an ABC Prosthetist who will
examine your current prosthetic needs. They will verify
the fit and function of your prosthesis. Discuss the
newest technology including if the use of Bionics would
increase your independence. We can together formulate the
perfect prosthesis for your lifestyle. Our insurance
specialists will discuss any out of pocket expenses. We
will also make recommendations for your Physician. A
post-clinic visit with your MD is required. |
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If you have any questions or comments, please send them
to our email address:
SpearsPandO@yahoo.com We look forward to
hearing from you!!
Sincerely,
M. Britt Spears, CPO, FAAOP, President
Spears Prosthetics & Orthotics/ Rehab Services
722 N. White Station Rd.
Memphis,
TN. 38122
(901)
763-6999
www.Prosthetics-Orthotics.net
www.MemphisProsthetics.com
Over 35,000 visitors per month |
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Save 5% |
Refer a new prosthetic patient and save 5% on
all non-covered items. Deductables and
co-pays do not apply. This does not in any way apply to items
covered by insurances.
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Memphis | TN
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Subject: News from Spears
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Memphis
Bionic Limb Centre |
February/2011 |
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Amputee Clinic:
Monday 2/28/2011
Memphis Office |
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Reminder that our complimentary
Amputee Clinic is still open on Monday
Feb. 28, 2011. We will examine the fit
and function of your prosthesis. We
will also discuss with you the newest
technology available including Bionic
Technology. We can assist with any Rx
or additional paperwork including
insurance coverage and out of pocket
costs. This clinic is open to all
amputees no matter who has provided
the prosthetic services.
Our next scheduled complimentary
Amputee Clinic is set for Monday March
21, 2001
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Spears LSO and TLSO spinal braces are
always in-stock |
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We have our in-house fabricated LSO and
TLSO braces readily available and never
needed to be ordered. This helps speed
up discharge times for our local
hospitals. These have Medicare,
Medicaid and private insurance coverage.
We have
contracts and can provide
in-patient services for the following
hospitals:
Baptist Hospitals Memphis-Collierville,
Desoto and Oxford; Methodist Hospitals-
North South, Germantown and University;
HealthSouth Hospials; ALL of the
Childrens Hospitals. |
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We now have
in-stock light weight carbon
AFO's for in-house trial and tests. |
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These will allow us to determine if this
NASA inspired AFO is the best form of
treatment for Stroke and other drop-foot
cases.

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We offer complimentary Amputee Manuals
and Rx pads to Physician and Therapy
Offices. |
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These helps to inform patient's about
the issues involved in amputee care and
Prosthetic treatment. |
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PECOS update: |
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CMS has established Internet-based
Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership
System (PECOS)
Physicians, non-physician practitioners
and provider and supplier
organizations must enroll and be listed
in order to prescribe Orthotic-
Prosthetis items. Medicare enrollment
can be performed via the internet. |
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Over 35,000 visitors per month |
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Besides having over 7500 new patients
per year, our website is receiving over
35,000 visitors per month.
www.Prosthetics-Orthotics.net |
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Memphis Bionic Limb Centre
News: |
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have a trial Proprio Bionic Foot
in our Memphis office. This will
allow us to try Bionic
technology for amputee patients.
Bionic Technology is the marriage
of computers to Prosthetic
hardware to create an actual
Artificial Intelligence that
can automatically-in milliseconds,
sense and react to
the amputee's encounters during
everyday walking. This creates a
much more stable interaction
between the user and walking
situations. It creates it's own
walking strategies for many
different events. It has been
proven to eliminate both falls and
skin breakdown in unilateral and
bilateral amputees. Instills much
more confidence in the users
abilities and allows the user to
start noticing the beauty of
nature instead of mentally
concentrating on pathways to
navigate.If qualified,
Medicare, Veterans Administration,
Cigna and many private insurance
companies do cover the Proprio
Bionic Foot and other Bionic
items.
Watch the video below notice how
the toe of the foot actually lifts
up while walking. This
demonstration shows how our
patient is able to walk straight
up and down inclines. This is
because the Proprio foot/anke
anticipates the next action during
walking. The foot portion is
actually a Flex-Foot and has
energy storage capabilities. It
has a cosmetic foot shell that
fits firmly inside a shoe.
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Patient Demonstration Proprio
Bionic Foot and Ankle- Spears
Prosthetics |
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Worlds 1st
Prosthesis?? |
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is a recently discovered
prosthetic toe. It was found still
attached inside the still wrapped
Egyptian mummy.
Notice the detail and craftmanship.
The wood and leather prosthesis
dates from 1069 to 664 B.C., based
on artifacts it was found with in
the mummy's burial chamber. This
means it predates what was
previously thought of as the
earliest known functioning
prosthesis, the Roman Capua Leg, a
bronze artifact dating from about
300 B.C. The leg was once at the
Royal College of Surgeons in London
but was destroyed by bombing during
World War II.
Scientists have found a variety of
artificial body parts restored on
mummies, including feet, legs,
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Accreditation
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We have just completed our ABC
Accreditation site visit. This is
part of the Accreditation process
required by Medicare. At this time
we are the ONLY ABC Accredited
Orthotic-Prosthetic-Mastectomy
care facility in both Shelby
county Tennessee and Cleburne
county Arkansas.
Last year we had the highest score
in the Mid-South area for O&P
facilities.
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Our Patients are our BEST
referrals! |
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Please suggest our company and
services to your family, friends,
Therapist and Physician. As you
well know, we'll take great care
of them!!
Sincerely,
M. Britt Spears, CPO, FAAOP,
President
Spears Prosthetics & Orthotics/
Rehab Services
722 N. White Station Rd.
Memphis, TN. 38122
(901) 763-6999 Office Fax: (901)
682-9062
Spears Prosthetics & Orthotics/
Rehab Services
2000 Hwy 25 B North, Suite C-1
Heber Springs, AR. 72543
(501) 206-3500 Office Fax: (901)
682-9062
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Save 25% to 75%
On ALL new discontinued
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post-mastectomy bras-breast forms , hand
splints, elastic knee supports, prosthetic
socks, gel liners. Memphis office only. |
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Items are Cash and Carry-NO RETURNS-Sold as is
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Spears Prosthetics & Orthotics/ Rehab Services
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January 2011
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Spears Prosthetics & Orthotics/ Rehab Services
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Our website is getting over 35,000 visits per
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Prosthetic Evaluation Clinic Rescheduled Due
To Snow. |
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Proprio Bionic Foot |
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We have rescheduled the complimentary clinic for
Monday January 31st 2011
9-12 & 1-4pm
We
will evaluate the fit and function of your
prosthesis. Discuss the new technology available
and together formulate a plan of action. This
clinic is open for all area amputees.
Call for a private consultation:
(901)
763-6999
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Complimentary
Educational Manuals and DVDs Available |
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We will supply your
Physician's and Therapist's offices with Patient
Manuals and DVDs for Below Knee and Above Knee
Amputees.
Call
(901)
763-6999
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We
are an evidence based practice fully accredited in
both locations. We are the ONLY accredited
Post-Mastectomy facility in Shelby Co.
We
have exclusive contracts with ALL area hospitals. We
support
St. Jude &
Le Bonheur Children's Hospitals
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We LOVE what we do and would love taking care of
your referrals!! |
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Memphis Bionic Limb Centre |
January/2011 |
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Medicare Changes for 2011 Deductable:
$162.00
With the start of 2011, Medicare and many
private insurers have made several changes that
will effect coverage for many items. Many items
have either been dropped from coverage or their
coverage has become very difficult on the
medical necessity requirements.
One major change is in the medical necessity
requirements for diabetic shoes and inserts. The
process is required to occur in this order:
- Have their Physician treating their
diabetes physically examine their feet. Noting
specific areas of concerns such as, callous
formations, peripheral neuropathy, history of
amputation, etc.
- The Physician then must write a treatment
plan that includes the order for diabetic shoes
and inserts. This must fulfill the medical
necessity requirements. They then can refer the
patient to our facility. We must receive the
written examination and orders.
- We then have to examine the feet and send
back a detailed Rx to the same Physician.
- Once we receive the signed Rx, we are then
able to follow through with measurements and
order the shoes.
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**Technology Alert** Light Weight Carbon AFO's |
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New
Design Helps Restore Normal Gait
Indications:
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Footdrop from neurological disorders
such as stroke, MS, post-polio |
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Footdrop from Myelomeningocele,
Cerebral Palsy, Muscular dystrophy |
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Bilateral deficit such as CMT, Neuropathy |
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Severe spasticity |
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Partial foot amputation |
Medicare and private
insurance coverage.
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Re-flex Rotate: Newest
Foot Design From OSSUR |
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This
foot is designed for high impact amputees.
Increases their functional independence and will
work with both below and above knee amputees.
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Vertical shock absorption and dynamic energy
return
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NEW titanium coil spring offers over 14mm of
vertical travel designed to absorb vertical
shock forces and reduce pressure on the residual
limb. The dynamic energy return of the coil
spring gives the Re-Flex Rotate a lighter and
more responsive feel.
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Rotational shock absorption - designed to dampen
shear forces and pressure on residual limb for
increased comfort. The rotational shock
absorption is particularly beneficial for users
whose daily routines involve frequent
side-to-side and turning movements.
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Ease of use - Shock absorption unit requires no
adjustment by the user or the prosthetist. The
shock kit is offered in 8 categories to match
each user's specific needs and the height
adjustment for the Re-Flex Rotate is very
simple.
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EVO™ technology - proprietary foot shell design
promotes a more fluid and energetic forward
progression by mimicking the natural movement of
the human foot from heel-strike to toe-off.
If qualified: Medicare, VA and most insurance
coverage.
Contact our office to see if this foot could
increase your independence. |
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We look forward to working with you this new
year. Thank you for all of your referrals.
Sincerely,
M. Britt Spears, CPO, FAAOP, President
Spears Prosthetics & Orthotics/ Rehab Services
(901)
763-6999
www.Prosthetics-Orthotics.net
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Present This Coupon
Off NEW in-stock
discontinued items: Diabetic shoes, elastic supports,
wrist braces, post-mastectomy bras and breast forms. HURRY
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Cash and Carry- Sorry no returns or exchanges-ALL sales are
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Spears Prosthetics & Orthotics/ Rehab Services
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Memphis | TN
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The New Balance Store:
Save 10% on
in store
shoe purchases!!
When you present a Spears
Prosthetics & Orthotics business card. Come into our
office for your card and receive a complimentary
evaluation. |
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PECOS Set to Start January 3, 2011 |
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Your
Physician must
be enrolled by that date in order to receive any
O & P items. This is a Medicare rule.
The
Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System tells
Medicare the owner(s) of the business.
Medicare
will not pay for any items ordered by a Physician that is
not enrolled by that date. |
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Prosthetic
Evaluation Clinic Set For January, 10, 2011 |
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This is our
1st
complimentary clinic for 2011. We will examine your
current prosthesis and together make recommendations that
will insure your prosthesis is safe and fits perfectly for
both comfort and reliability. We can discuss the latest
technology that's available to keep your Prosthesis un to
date. We will be happy to assist you in attaining any
prescriptions from your Physician and making sure you are
as functionally independent as possible.
Call
(901) 763-6999 for your complimentary one
on one appointment. |
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Complimentary
Educational Manuals and DVDs Available |
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We will supply your
Physician's and Therapist's offices with Patient Manuals
and DVDs for Below Knee and Above Knee Amputees.
Call (901) 763-6999
for your complimentary copies. |
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Professional Amputee Care
& Prevention |
December 2010 |
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This edition we are discussing new technology. As usual,
we will offer a new recipe for this issue. We have also
uploaded some new www.youtube.com amputee
videos under Spears P&O. |
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Introducing Our *NEW* Bionic
Limb Centre |
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In
Conjunction With OSSUR Bionics and University of Tennessee
Bionics: Merging Artificial Intelligence(AI) into
Prosthetic hardware. This creates Prosthetic hardware
that actually can sense and react to situations in
everyday life. Being in the development stages for the
last 7 years, OSSUR has finally set a release date for
the AI. We were among the 22 invited atendees to
the first Advanced Bionic Symposium in Atlanta. We have
joined both OSSUR Bionics and the University of
Tennessee in advancing the use of Bionics.
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Parvanas |
A
Place With Every Woman in Mind
Did you know that Parvanas is the ONLY accredited
post mastectomy facility in both Shelby county TN., and
Cleburne county AR.
We have seperated the post mastectomy part of the
business away from the orthopedic side. We are able to
offer immediate care on the day of discharge by
delivering camisoles that will hold the drainage
containers and a softy temporary breast prosthesis.
We have the ability to provide mirror image custom
silicone breast prosthesis.
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This Month's Recipe: From The Medieval Cookbook |
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**Note: this is the original spelling from the
cookbook**
Samon roste in Sauce
Take a Salmond, and cut him rounde, chyne and all, and
roste the pieces on a gredire; And take wyne, and pouder
of Canell, and drawe it thorgh a streynour; And take smale
myced oynons, and caste there-to, and let hem boyle; And
then take vynegre or vergeous, and pouder ginger, and cast
there-to; and then ley the samon in a dissh, and cast the
strip theron al hote, and serue it forth.
275 ml/10 fl oz/1 1/4 cups medium-dry fruity white wine
175 g/6 oz small onions, peeled and finely chopped Good
pinch of ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Good pinch of ground ginger 6 salmon cutlets, about 2.
5 cm/1 inch thick Oil for grilling No oil or fat is
mentioned in the original recipe, but they are suggested
for frying other fish in the same manuscript.
Fish must be grilled on a greased surface whether cooked
over the heat or under it as we cook it now.
Oil was the obvious medium to use, because salmon could be
eaten at Lenten meals, when strictly pious people did not
eat butter.
We do not need to 'streyne' our wine or spices today.
Cook the wine, onions and cinnamon gently in an open pan
until the onions are soft and the wine is slightly
reduced.
Add the vinegar and ginger, and leave at the side of the
stove.
Heat the grill while you brush the fish cutlets with oil
on both sides.
Grill them under moderate heat, turning once, until just
cooked.
Serve each cutlet with a spoonful of wine and onions on
top.
from The Medieval Cookbook by Maggie Black Chapter 6, "The
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Sincerely,
M. Britt Spears, CPO, FAAOP
Spears Prosthetics & Orthotics/ Rehab Services
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Refer a friend and both of
you have a chance at a $250.00 gift certificate each. Both you
and your friend fill out this coupon with: name, email address
and phone number. Both you and your friend will be eligable for
the drawing to be held on March 15, 2011. $500.00 total
giveaway.
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Referral's
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