ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Matthew Parente, MS, PT, CPO, program director of the prosthetics and orthotics program at the University of Hartford and national clinical education specialist for Hanger Clinic, shares highlights from his presentation on neurorehabilitation for infants with…
Year: 2015
Speaker: Proponents of 3-D printing for O&P should consider sockets, liners
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Practitioners interested in incorporating 3-D printing into fabrication should consider the process for sockets and liners, according to Brad Poziembo, CP/LP, prosthetist for Dayton Artificial Limb in Dayton, Ohio, and researcher for Prosthetic Design Inc. Brad…
Speaker: Proponents of 3-D printing for O&P should consider sockets, liners
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Practitioners interested in incorporating 3-D printing into fabrication should consider the process for sockets and liners, according to Brad Poziembo, CP/LP, prosthetist for Dayton Artificial Limb in Dayton, Ohio, and researcher for Prosthetic Design Inc. Brad…
New microprocessor technology could improve gait in prosthesis users
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A speaker here at the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting presented a novel prosthesis that could increase balance and stability, while normalizing gait characteristics for transtibital and transfemoral…
New microprocessor technology could improve gait in prosthesis users
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A speaker here at the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting presented a novel prosthesis that could increase balance and stability, while normalizing gait characteristics for transtibital and transfemoral…
Ottobock announces collaboration with Scott Sabolich Prosthetics & Research
Ottobock recently announced a formal collaboration agreement with Scott Sabolich Prosthetics & Research with a goal to improve outcomes of patients with prostheses. According to an Ottobock press release, the two organizations will share expertise and information regarding education, quality…
Ottobock announces collaboration with Scott Sabolich Prosthetics & Research
Ottobock recently announced a formal collaboration agreement with Scott Sabolich Prosthetics & Research with a goal to improve outcomes of patients with prostheses. According to an Ottobock press release, the two organizations will share expertise and information regarding education, quality…
VIDEO: Speaker reviews treatments for craniosynostosis
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — At the New Jersey Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Kamlesh B. Patel, MD, reviews surgical techniques for the management of craniosynostosis for infants and speaks about the application for orthotists treating…
Endolite named primary provider of K2, K3 feet for OPIE Choice Network
The OPIE Choice Network recently announced Endolite is now the primary provider of K2- and K3-level prosthetic feet for the OPIE Choice Network’s group purchasing organization. Endolite also will be the primary liner supplier of K2 and K3 feet for…
VIDEO: Dynamic sockets offer new opportunities for amputees
SAN ANTONIO — Glenn Hutnick, CPO, CTP, FAAOP, director of prosthetics for Eschen Prosthetic and Orthotic Laboratories, spoke about the promising future of flexible, dynamic sockets.