Year: 2016

BOSTON — There are functional and biomechanical differences between weight-activated brake and automatic stance-phase lock prosthetic knee joint mechanisms, according to data presented here at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly. “Our goal was to examine the differences…

BOSTON — A novel design could improve the fit of prosthetic sockets, according to study results presented at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, here. Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO(Hons), associate professor at the Northwestern University-Prosthetics Orthotics Center, presented the…

BOSTON — Data presented at the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly showed results of a biomechanical evaluation on current microprocessor-controlled prosthetic feet. Björn Altenburg Dipl.-Ing.(FH), said “the purpose was to find differences or benefits in gait performance, such…

BOSTON — The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly began, here, with opening remarks from James Campbell, PhD, CO, FAAOP, president of the organization. He emphasized the importance of being involved in O&P research and advocating for funding, as…

ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01964261 Purpose: This research study is being conducted to develop a brain-controlled medical device, called a brain-machine interface. The device will provide people with a spinal cord injury some ability to control an external device, such as a…

June 30-July 2 | Charlotte, N.C. The U.S. Paralympic Team recently hosted multi-sport trials for this year’s competition to be held in Rio de Janeiro. Three days of competition were hosted in various venues around the city of Charlotte, N.C.…

On behalf of SLACK Incorporated, publisher of O&P News, I would like to congratulate the new members of the O&P News 175. The new members are: Don Dixon, CPO; Ronnie Graves, BOCPO/L, CO, CTP; Christopher Lake, CPO, FAAOP(D); Stephanie D.…

On behalf of SLACK Incorporated, publisher of O&P News, I would like to congratulate the new members of the O&P News 175. The new members are: Don Dixon, CPO; Ronnie Graves, BOCPO/L, CO, CTP; Christopher Lake, CPO, FAAOP(D); Stephanie D.…

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W. Clint Snell, CPO, continues a family legacy.