ORLANDO, Fla. — Soldiers who have undergone significant limb salvage procedures are able to return to active duty and athletic activities following orthotic management, according to studies presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy…
Day: March 21, 2011
Ongoing Study Finds Brimless Interface Preferable to Ischial Ramus Containment Interface
ORLANDO, Fla. — A brimless interface design for vacuum assisted suspension might be a better option than traditional ischial ramus containment interfaces for some transfemoral amputees. Jason Kahle Jason T. Kahle, CPO, LPO, FAAOP, from the University of…
Orthotists, Orthopedic Surgeons Work Together to Treat Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
ORLANDO, Fla. — Both orthotic and surgical options can be indicated for ideal treatment of patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) Disease, according to a symposium on the topic presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy…