LEIPZIG, Germany — Pediatric orthopedic treatment has shifted toward minimally invasive surgeries in the last decade, according to a keynote speaker at the ORTHOPÄDIE + REHA-TECHNIK 2012 International Trade Show and World Congress. Franz Grill “The idea to…
Day: May 17, 2012
Conclusions from the ISPO Consensus Conference continually updated
LEIPZIG, Germany — David N. Condie, BSC, CEng, FISPO, consultant and clinical engineer, Glasgow, Scotland, UK, discussed the value of orthotic treatment in people with cerebral palsy at the ORTHOPÄDIE + REHA-TECHNIK 2012 International Trade Show and World Congress. …
Study compares structural integrity of manufacturing processes
LEIPZIG, Germany — There are a variety of ways to fabricate sockets but with any method there are pros and cons. According to Lonnie Nolt, research engineer, Ohio Willow Wood, the traditional plastic casting method is widely accepted even though…
Less is more for in-home exoskeleton
LEIPZIG, Germany — From an engineering perspective, an exoskeleton has two main characteristics — strength and endurance. The question posed by Homayoon Kazerooni, PhD, professor of mechanical engineering, University of California at Berkley, was how to combine these two properties…
Prosthetists choose few different designs in foot selection survey
LEIPZIG, Germany — Gerald Stark, MSEM, CPO/L, FAAOP, vice president of education and product development, Fillauer Companies Inc., created a survey in 2005 to find what type of foot prosthetists advocate for their patients. In 2011, Stark created another prosthetic…
Clinical observations of three patients fit with powered prostheses
LEIPZIG, Germany — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is the arrival site for wounded war veterans including the approximate 1,465 amputees due to the global war on terror. The facility has cared for approximately 430 multi-limb amputees. According to…