CHICAGO – A test of 10 central fabrication facilities found most had hit the mark when creating sockets from electronic files, Joan E. Sanders, PhD, said at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Meeting and Scientific Symposium, here. In…
Month: February 2010
Work of Vacuum Suspension Goes On Inside
CHICAGO — Liner fitting is integral to success with a vacuum suspension system, said a speaker here. Andy Marsland “All of the work is going on inside,” Andy Marsland, CPO, said during an Ohio Willow Wood-sponsored workshop held during…
Streamline Processes to Curtail Waste and Avoid Errors in the Workplace
CHICAGO – With competitive bidding and health care reform looming, it is best for business owners to get all of the processes in line now rather than waiting for the dust to settle, according to an O&P consultant. “This is…
Resting Before Doffing Stabilizes Residual Limb Fluid Volumes
CHICAGO — Practitioners should request that their patients rest for about 10 minutes before doffing to stabilize residual limb fluid volumes, according to a presenter at The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Joan…
Academy Now Soliciting Abstract Submissions for 2011 Meeting
CHICAGO – Interested clinicians and educators can now submit presentation abstracts for the 2011 American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Meeting. The submission deadline is July 30. Manuscripts can only be submitted online at www.academyannualmeeting.org. The 2011 meeting will be…
Academy Awards Those Advancing the Industry
CHICAGO — Several Academy members received awards for their contributions to the O&P profession at opening session of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Scott D. Cummings, PT, CPO, FAAOP, the Academy’s president elect,…
Successful Orthotic Management for Children with CP Stabilizes, Not Immobilizes
Robert Meier, CO, BOCO CHICAGO — Orthotic intervention that avoids the complete immobilization of a child with cerebral palsy yields positive outcomes, according to a speaker here. The key to improving the lives of these children is to prevent…
OPAF First Bid Comes to Chicago
CHICAGO – Because OPAF wishes to continue to provide physical fitness opportunities to O&P patients, the fund’s organizers invite Academy attendees to its First Bid here on Thursday. The Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund (OPAF) First Bid will take place…
Otto Bock HealthCare Introduces the 1M10 Adjust Foot
CHICAGO – Otto Bock HealthCare will introduce the 1M10 Adjust Foot here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Symposium. “The 1M10 was specifically designed with the needs of the K2 user in mind,” Scott Weber,…
Controversial Studies Trigger Drop Off in Osteoporosis Treatment
Angelo Malamis, MD says that 90% of his patients who have undergone a treatment called balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral fractures report significant reductions in pain and disability. But the number of kyphoplasty referrals Malamis has received from primary care doctors…