In this episode, host Seth O’Brien, CP, FAAOP(D), welcomes Lindi Mitsou, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP, co-chair of the Academy’s Fabrication Sciences Society, to explore the critical role fabrication plays in orthotic and prosthetic patient outcomes. They discuss how seemingly minor fabrication details can lead to significant clinical challenges, from socket clicks and elevated vacuum leaks to thermoplastic failures, and why materials knowledge, troubleshooting, and quality control are essential to successful patient care. Lindi shares how emerging technologies, additive manufacturing, and evidence-based materials selection are shaping the future of fabrication, while highlighting the importance of collaboration between clinicians and technicians. The conversation also addresses workforce challenges, the need for continued technician education, and resources available through the Fabrication Sciences Society.

This episode is sponsored by Ottobock.

O&P Clinical Care Insiders is produced by Association Briefings.

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