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…
Year: 2015
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…
Mobile technology could improve user, prosthesis interaction
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…
Mobile technology could improve user, prosthesis interaction
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…
Effect of elevated vacuum suspension on residual limb health, circulation can be quantifiable
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,…
Effect of elevated vacuum suspension on residual limb health, circulation can be quantifiable
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,…