THE CHARCOT FOOT: ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF NEUROPATHIC ARTHROPATHY
The progressive, painless
destruction of the joint and bones that world’s first neurologist, Jean-Martin
Charcot first described in the 1800s is an
increasingly common problem for today’s diabetic, with significant morbidity
unless it is diagnosed promptly and managed properly. Mismanagement of the Charcot foot is a
significant source of malpractice claims for both physicians and orthotists...full abstract
UNIQUE UPPER LIMB CASE PRESENTATIONS
This lecture uses digital photos and video to
present a series of “virtual patients” who present with an unusual or
complicated clinical picture that includes a unilateral upper limb
deficiency. The audience is able to
“see” each patient’s residual limb and a summary of pertinent clinical findings ...full abstract
GEL LINERS:
WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT WE DON’T
Interest in the use of gel interfaces is growing worldwide,
in our never-ending effort to improve the amputee-socket interface. Although this is not a new concept, objective
information on such elastomeric interfaces is surprisingly scant, forcing
clinicians to rely primarily on their subjective experiences for guidance....full abstract
STANCE CONTROL
ORTHOSES: AN IDEA WHOSE TIME HAS COME?
In January of 2002, an orthotist from
Little Rock, Arkansas stunned the world by introducing Horton’s Stance Control
Orthotic Knee Joint [SCOKJ], a component that automatically engages and
disengages a lock against flexion, simultaneously offering the patient stance
phase security and swing phase toe clearance.
Since that time, additional stance control systems have become available....full abstract
STANCE CONTROL ORTHOTIC KNEE JOINT - Accreditation Course, Horton Technology Inc SCOKJ®
See www.stancecontrol.com
The Qualification Course is intended precisely to cover sufficient depth and
detail that attendees who are qualified orthotists and successfully complete
the written examination at the conclusion will be able to purchase the
components and to fit the Horton SCOKJ's. ....full abstract
A full manual and CD of all presentations and other information is
available to supporters and attendees of the course. Please
contact REHAB Tech
Controversial
trends in North American Prosthetic and Orthotic Practice
Presented by John W.
Michael as an Australia wide videoconference on the 13th October, 1999)
On Wednesday October 13th 1999
10am–11.30am (Eastern Standard Time), a link up of 12 sites was performed to
deliver an update seminar to the Australian Prosthetic and Orthotic industry.
Eleven sites where around Australia
with every State represented including the Northern Territory.
In the first of its kind in this area,
John W. Michael, an extremely sought after presenter and educator in the field
made three presentations and then took questions from the assembled Australia–wide audience of almost 100
professionals. This was done with John Michael in Minneapolis
U.S.A.
The session was well received and
participants all had an opportunity for questions and discussion.
The seminar was videotaped and the
presentations are available on (REHAB Tech’s website) below.
This exciting initiative was part of the
overall Telemedicine/Telerehab approach which REHAB Tech has been investigating
and adopting both in the educational as well as clinical service delivery areas
for the small but widespread prosthetic and orthotic field.
Can this help the rural or remote
service?
Mobile experts who provide on-site
training and fitting services at your location
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