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Year: 2015

Hand transplantation a growing field

February 20, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

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…

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Speaker: FLAG system offers grasp enhancement for electronic terminal devices

February 20, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

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…

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Prosthetist advocates collaborative approach for partial hand solutions

February 20, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

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…

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Three factors impact quality of life for upper limb amputees

February 20, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

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…

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Study: Mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse key factors in prosthesis rejection

February 20, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

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…

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Study: Mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse key factors in prosthesis rejection

February 20, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

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…

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Mobile technology could improve user, prosthesis interaction

February 20, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

NEW ORLEANS — Modern, innovative technology could enhance features and improve user interaction with multi-articulating prosthetic hands, according to a speaker here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Lynsay Whelan, MS, OTR/L, director of…

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Mobile technology could improve user, prosthesis interaction

February 20, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

NEW ORLEANS — Modern, innovative technology could enhance features and improve user interaction with multi-articulating prosthetic hands, according to a speaker here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Lynsay Whelan, MS, OTR/L, director of…

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Effect of elevated vacuum suspension on residual limb health, circulation can be quantifiable

February 20, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

NEW ORLEANS — The use of elevated vacuum suspension has positive, quantitative effects on residual limb health and circulation, according to a presenter here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Matthew Wernke, PhD,…

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Effect of elevated vacuum suspension on residual limb health, circulation can be quantifiable

February 20, 2015 Terense KempUncategorized

NEW ORLEANS — The use of elevated vacuum suspension has positive, quantitative effects on residual limb health and circulation, according to a presenter here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Matthew Wernke, PhD,…

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