Author: Terense Kemp

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.

Both patients with chronic stroke or sub-acute stroke showed progress.

ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02540681 Purpose: The aims of this study address an exploratory endpoint in the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) Transtibial Amputation Outcomes Study (TAOS; NCT01821976) that is investigating prosthesis fit, alignment and condition of the residual limb. As…

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.…

Presented by the Challenged Athletes Foundation July 8-10 | Del Mar, Calif. The Challenged Athletes Foundation partnered with the Junior Seau Foundation to host an inaugural youth adaptive surf camp. The weekend-long camp experience, the Junior Seau Foundation Adaptive Surf…

ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01901081 Purpose: This study will evaluate the feasibility of using implanted myoelectric sensors (IMES) to control an electromechanical prosthetic wrist and hand. Study type: Interventional Study design: Safety/efficacy study, single group assessment, open label Estimated enrollment: 10 Eligibility…

Today’s trends focus on what makes patients unique and happy without sacrificing comfort or mobility.