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AAOP Annual Meeting kicks off with opening session
NEW ORLEANS — Despite financial concerns, the O&P profession is gaining strength and is in need of more dedicated professionals, according to a presenter here at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Read more | ||||
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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. Read more | ||||
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 at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Read more | ||||
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. Read more | ||||
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. Read more | ||||
Study: Mental health issues, drug and alcohol abuse key factors in prosthesis rejection
NEW ORLEANS — A speaker took a look into the mental health of amputees in outpatient clinics and the role it plays in prosthetic rehabilitation. Read more | ||||
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Speaker: AFOs can provide day-to-day, functional benefits for children with myelomeningocele
NEW ORLEANS — A study of children with myelomeningocele using AFOs under a dual task paradigm has provided new insight on the day-to-day functional effect of AFOs on this population, according to data presented here. Read more | |||
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Cleveland researchers awarded $2.5 million to evaluate prosthetic devices
The Defense Advanced Research Projects awarded a $2.5 million contract to a Cleveland Clinic researcher and his team. Read more | |||
New study to explore targeted muscle reinnervation for treatment of chronic limb pain
Northwestern Medicine researchers will launch a clinical trial to explore targeted muscle reinnervation as a method of treating chronic pain in amputees. Read more | |||
RasLabs receives grant to develop polymer based material for pediatric prostheses
The Philadelphia Pediatric Medical Device Consortium has awarded RasLabs of Hingham, Mass. a grant to develop a material that could improve the fit and comfort of pediatric prostheses.Read more | |||
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