NEW ORLEANS — Debra Diepenbrack, senior mechanical engineering student at Oklahoma Christian University, presented a 3-D printed wrist-driven orthosis here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Debra Diepenbrack The device, created with…
Day: February 20, 2015
Student designs efficient, 3-D printed wrist orthosis
NEW ORLEANS — Debra Diepenbrack, senior mechanical engineering student at Oklahoma Christian University, presented a 3-D printed wrist-driven orthosis here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Debra Diepenbrack The device, created with…
Obesity brings setbacks to prosthetic rehabilitation
NEW ORLEANS — Obesity could severely reduce the chance for prosthetic rehabilitation in lower limb amputees, according to a speaker here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. With such large amounts of soft…
O&P leaders urge communication with legislators, speaking with ‘one voice’
NEW ORLEANS — The O&P profession is relatively small in terms of political leverage; this means communicating with legislators and presenting a strong, unified message is imperative, according to Peter D. Rosenstein, executive director of the American Academy of Orthotists…
Hand transplantation a growing field
NEW ORLEANS — Diane J. Atkins, OTR, FISPO, provided insight into the growing field of hand transplantation as an alternative for patients who have rejected upper limb prostheses during a presentation at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual…
Speaker: FLAG system offers grasp enhancement for electronic terminal devices
NEW ORLEANS — A new system for electronic terminal devices allows upper limb amputees to grasp differently, according to a speaker, here. Harold Sears, PhD, discussed the implications of the Force Limiting Auto Grasp, or FLAG, at the American Academy…
Prosthetist advocates collaborative approach for partial hand solutions
NEW ORLEANS — Developing relationships with patients’ surgeons and rehabilitation teams can make all the difference in creating solutions for partial hand amputees, according to a presenter here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific…
Three factors impact quality of life for upper limb amputees
NEW ORLEANS — Evolving technology, enhanced patient management and progressive outcome measures are critical factors in the advancement of prosthetic function and the improvement of quality of life for high-level, upper limb amputees, according to research presented at the American…
Study: Mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse key factors in prosthesis rejection
NEW ORLEANS — A speaker here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium took a look into the mental health of amputees in outpatient clinics and the role it plays in prosthetic rehabilitation. Tiffany…
Study: Mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse key factors in prosthesis rejection
NEW ORLEANS — A speaker here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium took a look into the mental health of amputees in outpatient clinics and the role it plays in prosthetic rehabilitation. Tiffany…