AMPUTATION ONLINE MAGAZINE - Volume III Issue No.2 March 1998
Ian Gregson
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AMPUTATION ONLINE MAGAZINE - Volume III Issue No.2 March 1998
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Ian Gregson
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3/29/1998
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AMPUTATION ONLINE MAGAZINE (text version)
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Volume III Issue No.2 March 1998
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This edition of Amputation Online magazine is sponsored by:
OandP Online <URL Redacted>
Advanced Prosthetics of San Diego <URL Redacted>
Flex Foot Inc http://www.flexfoot.com
Seattle Limb Systems http://www.m-ind.com
Please support our advertisers by clicking
on their ads to visit their WEB Sites
For advertising information please see the end of the this newsletter
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CONTENTS
POV - Point of View
World Issues - Myths and Realities of Cloning
Sport - Nagano Paralympic Preview
People and Personalities - Patrick Jarvis
Prosthetic Report - Part Two of the Shock Absorbing Review
Advertising Information
Calendar of Events
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POV
If you perceived that this issue is a little sparse compared to previous
issues here's why....
Since June 1996 when amputation Online magazine first arrived on the web it
has faced some serious challenges.
The challenges arrived mainly in the form of credibility and in the
logistics of creating the end product. There was also the added challenge
of convincing prosthetic marketing managers that a. the web is a valid
medium for promotion their products and b. Amputation Online was the best
way to do it.
I have applied myself to these challenges and I think I have done a
reasonably good job at overcoming them, although it still amazes me how a
person can call themselves marketing professionals and never have been on
the web!
On Friday February 20th I received an invoice from my net service provider
for over $477! My ISP has decided to start billing me on how much you the
reader download from the WEB server at Portal. In January alone over 3000
megs of information was downloaded from my websites. To add salt in the
wound, the bill was due on March 2nd.
I now have to pay the price for having the most popular amputee oriented
web site on the net.
Needless to say a 600% rise from $81 every three months to $470 every three
months puts a serious dent in any profitability I might have had for this
magazine - the only solution is to move to another site.
Although there are numerous less expensive ISP's here in Vancouver, the
issues facing such a move are almost as bad as moving your business to
another city. I have spent considerable time and effort promoting the
various web sites at portal.ca, only to have all that work taken away in
one executive decision by the management at Portal.
Inevitably I will have to move ALL my web projects to another ISP.
Ultimately, in order to prevent future changes in address I will have to
obtain a domain name address, this is not cheap considering the ISP also
charges for using a domain name. All the decent internic addresses are
already taken such as amputee.com, amputee.org, amputation.com. The
alternative is to go for something like amputee.ca, however your have to be
a federally registered company or non-profit organisation to have a .ca
address.
As you can see the barriers that have appeared in the last few weeks seem
somewhat immense. I'm confident the Amputee WEB Site and Amputation Online
magazine and its affiliated web sites will overcome these barriers. Expect
a new address soon - maybe even one that you can remember!
If you have any suggestions please contact Amputation Online magazine.
Sincerely
Ian Gregson
Editor and Publisher
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THE MYTHS AND REALITIES OF CLONING
The myths and realities surrounding cloning and limb regeneration
grabbed the attention of mainstream media world wide, with the apparent
cloning of Dolly the Scottish sheep. Amputees world-wide saw the
possibility that their limbs could be replaced within their own lifetime.
But what is the reality of limb-regeneration? Will it be possible within
the next quarter-century?
Now that the dust has settled somewhat Amputation Online magazine took to
the information superhighway to look for some of the realities of cloning.
Myth #1 - Does Cloning exist?
Depending on what your definition of cloning is - cloning may or may not exist.
If your definition includes taking a human cell or DNA and magically
replicating a complete human copy or parts from it then you will be
disappointed. It doesn't exist, at least officially.
What does exist?
ALLOGRAFTs
Studies and research performed by Seattle's renowned Dr. Ernest Burgess
over a number of years perfected a technique known as allografting.
The technique utilizes bone from a cadaver or bone from the patient that is
grafted onto the damaged or diseased bone. This is done in much the same
way a person can donate their internal organs to science.
Whilst not technically cloning, allografts are performed everyday across
the world. However, the allografting of whole limbs has yet to take place.
Similar techniques are used to transfer tendons and muscles from one part
of the body to others where tendons and muscles have been damaged.
HELLO DOLLY
When the mainstream media caught hold of the cloning of Dolly the
Scottish sheep earlier in 1997 it ran with the issue considerably.
What the media neglected to mention was the sheep was created artificially
using a natural process, no sheep in a test tube even! The scientist
involved took a mammary cell from an adult sheep and prepared its DNA so it
would be accepted by an egg from another sheep. He
then removed the egg's own DNA, replacing it with the DNA from the adult
sheep by fusing the egg with the adult cell. The fused cells, carrying the
adult DNA, began to grow and divide, just like a perfectly normal
fertilized egg, to form an embryo.
So if anything Dolly was the result of a bit of DNA tampering at the egg
level. Nature was left to take its own course - certainly far from creating
a whole adult sheep as many reports suggested. The lamb that was created
was born in exactly the same way millions of sheep prior to it had been.
I'M ALL EARS said the MOUSE
Along with Scotland's most famous sheep an American mouse gained some
notoriety in 1995 when a human ear was grown onto the its back.
Dr. Charles Vacanti, an anesthesiologist from at the University of
Massachusetts in co-operation with Linda Griffith-Cima, an assistant
professor of chemical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
who helped Vacanti grow the first ears on mice, developed the tissue
engineering technique.
Cima created an earlike scaffolding of polyester fabric. Then she and
Vacanti distributed human cartilage cells throughout the form and implanted
the prototype ear on the back of a hairless mouse.
You end up with a piece of cartilage in the shape of an ear,
Griffith-Cima said.
Other researchers, including Vacanti's older brother, Dr. Joseph Vacanti, a
surgeon at Children's Hospital, and his close friend Dr. Robert Langer, a
professor of chemical engineering at MIT, are also at work on tissue
engineering. They have grown livers, skin, cartilage, bone, ureters, heart
valves, tendons, intestines, blood vessels and breast tissue on polymer
scaffolding.
Although no tissue products have yet become available to the public, skin
products are in the advanced stages of clinical testing on humans.
HUMANS & CLONING
Shortly after the announcement about the Dolly, the U.S. government made
some heavy-handed statements regarding any future funding of research
project that involved human cloning.
Although it was unclear from the research that tissue engineering was
included, the generalities of Clinton's decision to stop all federal
funding of similar projects may restrict the development of any limb
replacement research.
Colin Stewart, a researcher at the National Cancer Institute's research
center in Frederick, Md., said he was encouraged by Clinton's apparent
effort not to reject all genetics research as he placed limits on human
cloning.
What I've been encouraged by in all this has been the level of debate and
the high level of consciousness of what's going on, Stewart said, and I
hope this won't stymie debate about long-term policy on human embryos and
other forms of mammalian research.
President Clinton stated Any discovery that touches upon human creation is
not simply a matter of scientific inquiry. It is a matter of morality and
spirituality as well, Clinton said. That is why I am urging the entire
scientific community -- every foundation, every university, every industry
that supports work in this area -- to heed the federal government's
example.
Whilst the President's reassurance on human cloning is welcomed, one can
only hope experimentation to develop limbs is not limited by such measures.
THE FUTURE
Will it be possible to replace lost limbs in the future?
Expert biotechnologists like James Langer predict that tissue engineering
will eventually complement genetic science. If by 2020 artificial wombs
have been perfected, wayward scientists may try to engineer perfect humans
unscrupulously. When challenged about the unethical and risky direction of
his work Charles Vacanti replied 'We absolutely reject those accusations,
however, once these techniques have been perfected, there is no doubt that
people will try to misapply them.
At the moment there seems little inspiration to clone limbs to replace
limbs that have been lost. It maybe the case of the amputee motivating the
right people - as is the case for most research it seems.
As for amputees having their limbs replaced over the next 25 years - it
might happen if the might motivation is created.
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NAGANO PARALYMPIC PREVIEW
With the Nagano Winter Olympics complete, the 1998 Winter Paralympics are
but a few days away.
Over one thousand athletes from thirty-one nations will converge on the
Japanese city of Nagano, March 5th to the 14th. The athletes will compete
for significant chunks of metal and strive to set new world records in
thirty-four events in five different sports.
Amputees take part in alpine and cross country skiing and sledge hockey.
Amputation Online magazine caught up with some of the athletes involved
just before they left from Vancouver airport.
Canada's Sledge Hockey team hope to be the gold medal redemption in Nagano.
After both Canada's male and female teams fell short of the gold in the
Olympics, the gold hopes fall squarely on the shoulders of the Sledge
Hockey team.
One of the veteran's of the team is Ottawa's Angelo Gavalucci. Angelo got
involved in sledge hockey back in 1985, after it had been played in the
Ottawa area since 1981. The early days were tough with only three or four
players turning up for a practice. Eventually, word of the sport grew and a
house league was formed. The Ottawa-Carleton Sledge Hockey and Ice Picking
Club forms the backbone of the national team with the majority of the
players hailing from the club.
According to Angelo, we have a very good chance of medalling and our
chances are good that we will get into the gold medal game. We are Canada's
last hope for world hockey supremacy.
Even as a late addition to the Canadian team Mark Ludbrook has the
distinction of being one the rare dual summer and winter Paralympic teams
members. As member of Canada's National Amputee swim team at the 84, 88 and
92 Paralympics, Mark was a recently added to the Nagano team just two weeks
ago.
Mark's events are the downhill, super g, the GS and the slalom in the LW4
class (BK amp). His expectations are to ski to the best of his ability and
if everything works out right he will be on the podium in at least one of
his events.
Mark also developed his own skiing ankle, which has seen some refinements
over the years. He has a new model which is not ready for competition yet.
Mark hopes the use of his custom made ankle will make the difference on the
day.
Although only 18 Ian Balfour of Pincher Creek, Alberta is competing at his
second winter Paralympic event. As with Mark Ludbrook Ian's events are the
downhill, super g, the GS and the slalom, in the LW68 class (arm amps).
Even with a patchy season so far, Ian is hoping to place top five in every
event he completes. And if everything is on schedule and he ski's his best
he is also hoping to receive at least one medal from Nagano.
Look for media coverage of the 1998 Winter Paralympic Games on CBC Radio
and TV and your local newspaper.
Check out the following web pages for more information on the Nagano Winter
Paralympic Games.
Bookmark this web page for updates from the Games.
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People and Personalities
PATRICK JARVIS
Canadian Team Manager Nagano 98
I first met Patrick Jarvis at a training camp in Las Vegas where both of us
were attempting to make the 1988 Canadian Paralympic team. We both
succeeded, Patrick competed for Canada in the 1500m and 5000m track events
for arm amputees in 1988 and 1992.
Over the years we worked together as volunteers with the Canadian Amputee
Sports Association. In 1994 Patrick left the presidents position in order
to become more involved with the Canadian Paralympic Committee and I became
involved with the British Columbia Sport and Fitness Council for the
Disabled as President.
Patrick currently holds the position of Vice-President of the Canadian
Paralympic Committee and as a result of his position landed the role of
Chef de Mission for Canadian Team at the 1998 Paralympic Games in Nagano,
Japan.
This is the first time a former Paralympic athlete has landed the job of
Chef de Mission for any Canadian team.
Patrick's life as an amputee began at the young age of eight, he became
North America's youngest ever Workers Compensation Board claim. Patrick's
only suggestion is that kids and industrial power equipment don't mix,
often to the detriment of the child.
Initially Patrick was introduced to winter sports such as skiing through
current Paralympic team member Bill Herriott. After attending a number of
learn to ski programs, Patrick got involved with the Alberta Amputee Sports
and Recreation Association. He became President of AASRA, which inevitably
led to his role as national president in the early 1990's.
What is important about Patrick is that he overcame significantly more
barriers as a volunteer than he did as an athlete. Yet he has managed to
reach the top echelons in Canadian disability sport without a great deal of
compromise. Those barriers had previously denied access to many athletes,
preventing them from getting involved in the decision making process.
Amputation Online magazine caught up with Patrick at the Vancouver airport
just minutes before the flight out to Nagano.
You are the first former Paralympic athlete to head a Canadian Paralympic
team, what are your thoughts on that?
On a personal level it completes the full circle for me, having been an
athlete now moving through the administration at the board level, so that's
kind of a closure for me.
As far as the team goes its been a real asset preparing for the games. I
feel I can relate on a one to one basis with the athletes. I think that has
helped us become athlete sensitive on this mission. In the tone of the team
there seems to be much less of a barrier between the mission staff and the
athletes. People are free to walk in to the office and they know me on a
first name basis.
Do you have any aspirations to head up the CPC at any time?
Having worked up through the ranks to vice-president, I think it is a
natural progression to move into the role of president, but that is a
decision I have to make with my professional life over the next year. Its
an extreme commitment if you want to move things forward. I have to let
people know whether the fit will be right or not, so they can prepare ahead
of time.
What are some of the barriers preventing athletes getting involved in the
volunteer side of things and has that changed in recent years?
I think the barriers in the past perhaps were people not knowing the system
with very much the perception of the closed shop, there was a strong signal
that if they were not welcome it was due to the existence of an old boys
club.
I think those attitudes have changed dramatically. We walk the walk and
talk the talk about being athlete sensitive.
A lot of athletes look at the possibilities and say I can't do that or I
don't want to do that, certainly not all athletes want to become involved
in the administration. But if you want to be involved we are much more open
to that. Rob Snoek, Carla Qualtrough, Rebecca Bornemann are all excellent
examples of former Paralympians staying involved. We are also seeing a lot
of Olympic athletes moving into the same role within the Canadian Olympic
movement.
With Patrick Jarvis setting laying down the track for other athletes to
follow, one can only hope the path is negotiable for more and more former
Paralympic level athletes to hold decision making positions within the
Paralympic movement.
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SHOCK ABSORBING REVIEW PART TWO
Part two of the reviews of six shock absorbing units brings us three more
units this month.
The Ohio Willow Wood Stratus; Century XXII's Total Pylon and the Med-Level
Soft-Step.
To see part one of this review check this web page
http://www.portal.ca/~igregson/jan98tech.html
The Stratus by Ohio Willow Wood
Ohio Willow Wood have been around for a long time and they have joined
shock absorbing market with their Stratus pylon.
The Stratus is a lightweight product with a the lowest profile of all the
pylons reviewed. In fact it would be almost inaccurate to call the Stratus
a pylon once it has been cut to its right length, it almost qualifies as a
unit.
The Stratus has the lightwest weight of all the pylons and is the least
expensive according to the folks at Ohio Willow Wood (please keep in mind
prosthetists prices do vary).
By design the Stratus has numerous advantages over the Re-Flex VSP in that
it can be integrated into an existing prosthesis without replacing the
original foot. This saves on cost of replacing the both the foot and pylon.
Adjustments can be made to accomodate a variety of bodyweights. OWW
recomend the Stratus to be fitted proximally (closer to the knee), however
due its light weight, very little pendulum effect was experienced during
testing.
However, there are design limitations that should be taken into
consideration. Unlike the VSP which can be adjusted to fit a wide variety
of knee units, both the Stratus and Seattle Limb Systems Airstance come
with their 30mm tube pylon permanently attached. This means if you change
to a foot or knee unit that requires less space, the permanent 30mm tube
will be too short. With the VSP it would be a matter of delaminating the
wrap with a heat gun and readjusting the height.
At a cost of approx. $1000US the Ohio Willow Wood Stratus provides an
inexpensive alternative to the VSP. If your insurance company is balking at
the price of a VSP, better to have the Stratus than no shock absorbing
technology at all.
As with other units the Stratus uses a replaceable internal bumper that is
determined by the users bodyweight. The Stratus comes with an lubrication
injector togther with a protective sleeve that covers the unit and protects
clothing from excess lubrication.
Whilst the Stratus may not be upto the long-term durability of more
expensive products, the stratus would suit less active above knee and below
knee amputees and those where budget is a concern. The internal bumper is
easily replaced.
Soft-Step by Med-Level, Inc
The Soft-Step by Med-Level, Inc of Phoenix, AZ is a lightweight pylon
designed to be adapted to existing feet and knee units via 30mm tubing and
a standard pyramid adapter.
Soft-Step is adaptable to various bodyweights via the variable durometers
which can be cut to the length needed.
The pylon is available in a variety of colours and lengths to suit various
heights.
In the trial period the Soft Step was used with the Seattle Limb Systems
Voyager foot, however as previously mentioned with other products, it would
have been ideal if the Soft Step could have been utilised with Flex Foot's
Flex Walk.
Although the Soft-Step performed reasonably well, it gave little in the
return of energy in order to improve gait. The units lightweight and narrow
profile would make the Soft Step suitable for older and less active
amputees.
The Soft-Step falls into the category of better some level of shock
reduction than none at all.
Recomendations: Low to medium activities
Total Shock Torque Supressor by Century XXII Innovations Inc.
Century XXII addition to the shock absorber market arrives in the form of a
lightweight unit that has some distinct advantages over some of the other
absorbers on the market today.
The major advantage of the Total Shock is its lack of permanent 30mm pipe
that is permanently affixed to the Stratus and the Ultimate Pylon. Instead
the Total Shock features a built-in tube clamp adapter. This single feature
allows for different feet to be used if needs be. The Flex Walk by Flex
Foot was adaptable to the Total Shock by the narrowest of margins (anyone
under 6 feet tall would not be able to use this combination).
The Total Shock is very lightweight weighing in at 265 grams or 9.3oz,
(keeping mind no 30mm is attached) and will support bodyweights up to 100kg
or 224lbs. The workmanship looks durable with no small parts that can be
lost or easily damaged. Total Shock features up to 10 degrees of rotation
in each direction.
Contact your prosthetist for more details.
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LESS FORTUNATE AMPUTEES GET THE PARTS THEY NEED
Less than fortunate amputees are being helped with costly prosthetic parts
by a donor program based out of Springfiled, MA.
Rev Rich Fournier of the Old First Church in Springfield has started up a
program to donate used prosthetic limb parts to amputees who could not
otherwise afford the parts they need.
The prosthetic recycling program has been in operation since December 97,
collecting used prosthees and disassembling them for shipment to nations
such as El Salvador and Leon, Nicaragua. Many of the recipients are victims
of landmines.
Rev Fournier has called upon Amputation Online magazine for help in regard
to their donations of used closet limbs.
The used parts assembled or dissassembled can be sent to :
Rev. Rich Fournier
Old First Church,
Court Square,
Springfield MA
01103 USA
Rev Fournier can also be reached by phone at 413-737-1411 and his fax
number is 413-737-1412.
Or via e-mail at <Email Address Redacted>
The program is beinmg supervised by a local prosthetist from the
Springfield Shriners Hospital to make sure no parts are disgarded by
accident.
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If you are a regular reader, you may have seen our readership tracking has
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ad rates).
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Foot Inc., Seattle Limb Systems, Ohio Willow Wood, Advanced Prosthetics(San
Diego), Award Prosthetics(Vancouver), RGP Prosthetics(San Diego) and
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Infogrip's One handed keyboard, and the Kwik Adjust ankle to name but a few!
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Advertising space for the March edition is limited.
Deadline for advertising is April 18th
Please feel free to check us out on the WEB or contact Ian Gregson
Publisher at 604.320.1914 or mailto:<Email Address Redacted>
Thanks
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1998
The Amputee Coalition of America will be having its Annual Meeting in
Chicago June 12-14 at the Holiday Inn O'Hare International.
Room rates are $82 per room for one bed (one or two people) and $92 per
room for two beds up to four people.
Program Highlights
Consumer Advocacy
Resources, Materials, Videos and more
Recreation and Fitness Classes
Gait Analysis and Improvement Clinic
Running and gold clinics
Technical & Professional Exhibits
The ACA Expo will be on June 13 - over 50 exhibitors will feature products
and services from the top companies in the US.
See future issues of In Motion and the St Johns Amputee listserv for
meeting details and registration.
April 1 -4, 1998 American Academy of Orthotists
and Prosthetists (AAOP) Annual Meeting and Scientific
Symposium, Fontainebleau Hilton Resort, Miami, FL.
Contact:Annette Suriani, (703) 836-7118.
Saturday & Sunday, April 12-13, 1998 Orthotic and
Prosthetic Exam Preparation Seminar. For registration
information, contact: Pittsburgh Institute of Technology, (888) 748-8324.
April 15-18,1998 ACPOC (Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic
Clinics) Annual Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI. Contact: ACPOC, (847) 698-1636.
April 23-25, 1998 AOPA (American Orthotic and
Prosthetic Association) Region C Annual Meeting, Embassy
Suites Resorts Hotel, Greenville, SC. Contact: Frank Friddle, Jr., C.O.,
(864) 369-2328.
April 24-25, 1998 Review Course in Orthotics,
Northwestern University, Chicago. A comprehensive review
designed for those preparing for ABC's exam. For information, call (312)
908-8006.
April 24-25, 1998 Review Course in Prosthetics,
Northwestern University, Chicago. A comprehensive review
designed for those preparing for ABC's exam. For information, call (312)
908-8006.
April 30-May 2, 1998 TAOP (Texas Association of
Orthotists and Prosthetists) Spring Meeting, Hyatt Regency
Houston Airport Hotel. Contact: Dean Raymond, (210) 341-7127.
May 7-9, 1998 l 998 IAOP (International
Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists) Scientific and
Educational Symposium, MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV. Contact:
IAOP National Office, Dawn Royer, (804 J 639- 1209.
May 15- 16, 1998 Total Environment Control
Course, Level III, TEC Interface Systems, Waite Park, MN.
Contact: Sarah Keefauver, (800) 688-4832.
June 4-6, 1998 Pennsylvania Chapter of AAOP
(American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists) Annual
Spring Conference, Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA.
Contact: Joseph Carter, C.P.O., (814) 455-5383.
June 12-14, 1998
Amputee Coalition of America National Conference
Holiday Inn O'Hare International, Chicago
Contact 1 888 AMP KNOW or email
June 18-20, 1998 AOPA (American Orthotic and
Prosthetic Association) Regions D & E Combined Annual
Meeting, Scientific Symposium, Professional Workshops,
Technician Workshops, Supplier Exhibits, and Don Colwell
Memorial Golf Tournament, The Nugget Hotel, Sparks, NV.
Contact: Gene Jones, (S l0) 937-4232, fax (5 l0) 937-5514.
June23-27, 1998 Canadian Association of
Prosthetists and Orthotists (CAPO) Biannual Convention,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Contact: Jackie MacIver, (204)949-4970 or e-
mailto:<Email Address Redacted>
August7-8, 1998 Total Environment Control
Course, Level II, TEC Interface Systems, Waite Park, MN.
Contact: Sarah Keefauver, (800) 688-4832.
September 15-19, 1998 American Orthotic and Prosthetic
Association (AOPA) National Assembly, Hyatt Regency,
Chicago, Chicago, IL. Contact: Annette Suriani, (713)836-7116.
Saturday & Sunday, October 3-4, 1998 ....Orthotic and
Prosthetic Exam Preparation Seminar. For registration
information, contact Pittsburgh Institute of Technology, (888) 748-8324.
October 16-17, 1998 Total Environment Control
Course, Level II, TEC Interface Systems, Waite Park, MN.
Contact: Sarah Keefauver, (800) 688-4832.
November 13- 14, 1998
Total Environment Control Course, Level III, TEC Interface Systems, Waite
Park, MN.
Contact: Sarah Keefauver, (800) 688-4832.
1999
October 5-9:
AOPA Annual Assembly.
Reno Hilton, Reno.
Contact: Annette Suriani, (703) 836-7118.
2000
October 3-7:
AOPA Annual Assembly.
Sheraton Washington, Washington, D.C.
Contact Annette Suriani, (703) 836-7118.
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posthumous award from the AAOP.
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CONTENTS
POV - Point of View
World Issues - Myths and Realities of Cloning
Sport - Nagano Paralympic Preview
People and Personalities - Patrick Jarvis
Prosthetic Report - Part Two of the Shock Absorbing Review
Advertising Information
Calendar of Events
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POV
If you perceived that this issue is a little sparse compared to previous
issues here's why....
Since June 1996 when amputation Online magazine first arrived on the web it
has faced some serious challenges.
The challenges arrived mainly in the form of credibility and in the
logistics of creating the end product. There was also the added challenge
of convincing prosthetic marketing managers that a. the web is a valid
medium for promotion their products and b. Amputation Online was the best
way to do it.
I have applied myself to these challenges and I think I have done a
reasonably good job at overcoming them, although it still amazes me how a
person can call themselves marketing professionals and never have been on
the web!
On Friday February 20th I received an invoice from my net service provider
for over $477! My ISP has decided to start billing me on how much you the
reader download from the WEB server at Portal. In January alone over 3000
megs of information was downloaded from my websites. To add salt in the
wound, the bill was due on March 2nd.
I now have to pay the price for having the most popular amputee oriented
web site on the net.
Needless to say a 600% rise from $81 every three months to $470 every three
months puts a serious dent in any profitability I might have had for this
magazine - the only solution is to move to another site.
Although there are numerous less expensive ISP's here in Vancouver, the
issues facing such a move are almost as bad as moving your business to
another city. I have spent considerable time and effort promoting the
various web sites at portal.ca, only to have all that work taken away in
one executive decision by the management at Portal.
Inevitably I will have to move ALL my web projects to another ISP.
Ultimately, in order to prevent future changes in address I will have to
obtain a domain name address, this is not cheap considering the ISP also
charges for using a domain name. All the decent internic addresses are
already taken such as amputee.com, amputee.org, amputation.com. The
alternative is to go for something like amputee.ca, however your have to be
a federally registered company or non-profit organisation to have a .ca
address.
As you can see the barriers that have appeared in the last few weeks seem
somewhat immense. I'm confident the Amputee WEB Site and Amputation Online
magazine and its affiliated web sites will overcome these barriers. Expect
a new address soon - maybe even one that you can remember!
If you have any suggestions please contact Amputation Online magazine.
Sincerely
Ian Gregson
Editor and Publisher
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THE MYTHS AND REALITIES OF CLONING
The myths and realities surrounding cloning and limb regeneration
grabbed the attention of mainstream media world wide, with the apparent
cloning of Dolly the Scottish sheep. Amputees world-wide saw the
possibility that their limbs could be replaced within their own lifetime.
But what is the reality of limb-regeneration? Will it be possible within
the next quarter-century?
Now that the dust has settled somewhat Amputation Online magazine took to
the information superhighway to look for some of the realities of cloning.
Myth #1 - Does Cloning exist?
Depending on what your definition of cloning is - cloning may or may not exist.
If your definition includes taking a human cell or DNA and magically
replicating a complete human copy or parts from it then you will be
disappointed. It doesn't exist, at least officially.
What does exist?
ALLOGRAFTs
Studies and research performed by Seattle's renowned Dr. Ernest Burgess
over a number of years perfected a technique known as allografting.
The technique utilizes bone from a cadaver or bone from the patient that is
grafted onto the damaged or diseased bone. This is done in much the same
way a person can donate their internal organs to science.
Whilst not technically cloning, allografts are performed everyday across
the world. However, the allografting of whole limbs has yet to take place.
Similar techniques are used to transfer tendons and muscles from one part
of the body to others where tendons and muscles have been damaged.
HELLO DOLLY
When the mainstream media caught hold of the cloning of Dolly the
Scottish sheep earlier in 1997 it ran with the issue considerably.
What the media neglected to mention was the sheep was created artificially
using a natural process, no sheep in a test tube even! The scientist
involved took a mammary cell from an adult sheep and prepared its DNA so it
would be accepted by an egg from another sheep. He
then removed the egg's own DNA, replacing it with the DNA from the adult
sheep by fusing the egg with the adult cell. The fused cells, carrying the
adult DNA, began to grow and divide, just like a perfectly normal
fertilized egg, to form an embryo.
So if anything Dolly was the result of a bit of DNA tampering at the egg
level. Nature was left to take its own course - certainly far from creating
a whole adult sheep as many reports suggested. The lamb that was created
was born in exactly the same way millions of sheep prior to it had been.
I'M ALL EARS said the MOUSE
Along with Scotland's most famous sheep an American mouse gained some
notoriety in 1995 when a human ear was grown onto the its back.
Dr. Charles Vacanti, an anesthesiologist from at the University of
Massachusetts in co-operation with Linda Griffith-Cima, an assistant
professor of chemical engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
who helped Vacanti grow the first ears on mice, developed the tissue
engineering technique.
Cima created an earlike scaffolding of polyester fabric. Then she and
Vacanti distributed human cartilage cells throughout the form and implanted
the prototype ear on the back of a hairless mouse.
You end up with a piece of cartilage in the shape of an ear,
Griffith-Cima said.
Other researchers, including Vacanti's older brother, Dr. Joseph Vacanti, a
surgeon at Children's Hospital, and his close friend Dr. Robert Langer, a
professor of chemical engineering at MIT, are also at work on tissue
engineering. They have grown livers, skin, cartilage, bone, ureters, heart
valves, tendons, intestines, blood vessels and breast tissue on polymer
scaffolding.
Although no tissue products have yet become available to the public, skin
products are in the advanced stages of clinical testing on humans.
HUMANS & CLONING
Shortly after the announcement about the Dolly, the U.S. government made
some heavy-handed statements regarding any future funding of research
project that involved human cloning.
Although it was unclear from the research that tissue engineering was
included, the generalities of Clinton's decision to stop all federal
funding of similar projects may restrict the development of any limb
replacement research.
Colin Stewart, a researcher at the National Cancer Institute's research
center in Frederick, Md., said he was encouraged by Clinton's apparent
effort not to reject all genetics research as he placed limits on human
cloning.
What I've been encouraged by in all this has been the level of debate and
the high level of consciousness of what's going on, Stewart said, and I
hope this won't stymie debate about long-term policy on human embryos and
other forms of mammalian research.
President Clinton stated Any discovery that touches upon human creation is
not simply a matter of scientific inquiry. It is a matter of morality and
spirituality as well, Clinton said. That is why I am urging the entire
scientific community -- every foundation, every university, every industry
that supports work in this area -- to heed the federal government's
example.
Whilst the President's reassurance on human cloning is welcomed, one can
only hope experimentation to develop limbs is not limited by such measures.
THE FUTURE
Will it be possible to replace lost limbs in the future?
Expert biotechnologists like James Langer predict that tissue engineering
will eventually complement genetic science. If by 2020 artificial wombs
have been perfected, wayward scientists may try to engineer perfect humans
unscrupulously. When challenged about the unethical and risky direction of
his work Charles Vacanti replied 'We absolutely reject those accusations,
however, once these techniques have been perfected, there is no doubt that
people will try to misapply them.
At the moment there seems little inspiration to clone limbs to replace
limbs that have been lost. It maybe the case of the amputee motivating the
right people - as is the case for most research it seems.
As for amputees having their limbs replaced over the next 25 years - it
might happen if the might motivation is created.
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NAGANO PARALYMPIC PREVIEW
With the Nagano Winter Olympics complete, the 1998 Winter Paralympics are
but a few days away.
Over one thousand athletes from thirty-one nations will converge on the
Japanese city of Nagano, March 5th to the 14th. The athletes will compete
for significant chunks of metal and strive to set new world records in
thirty-four events in five different sports.
Amputees take part in alpine and cross country skiing and sledge hockey.
Amputation Online magazine caught up with some of the athletes involved
just before they left from Vancouver airport.
Canada's Sledge Hockey team hope to be the gold medal redemption in Nagano.
After both Canada's male and female teams fell short of the gold in the
Olympics, the gold hopes fall squarely on the shoulders of the Sledge
Hockey team.
One of the veteran's of the team is Ottawa's Angelo Gavalucci. Angelo got
involved in sledge hockey back in 1985, after it had been played in the
Ottawa area since 1981. The early days were tough with only three or four
players turning up for a practice. Eventually, word of the sport grew and a
house league was formed. The Ottawa-Carleton Sledge Hockey and Ice Picking
Club forms the backbone of the national team with the majority of the
players hailing from the club.
According to Angelo, we have a very good chance of medalling and our
chances are good that we will get into the gold medal game. We are Canada's
last hope for world hockey supremacy.
Even as a late addition to the Canadian team Mark Ludbrook has the
distinction of being one the rare dual summer and winter Paralympic teams
members. As member of Canada's National Amputee swim team at the 84, 88 and
92 Paralympics, Mark was a recently added to the Nagano team just two weeks
ago.
Mark's events are the downhill, super g, the GS and the slalom in the LW4
class (BK amp). His expectations are to ski to the best of his ability and
if everything works out right he will be on the podium in at least one of
his events.
Mark also developed his own skiing ankle, which has seen some refinements
over the years. He has a new model which is not ready for competition yet.
Mark hopes the use of his custom made ankle will make the difference on the
day.
Although only 18 Ian Balfour of Pincher Creek, Alberta is competing at his
second winter Paralympic event. As with Mark Ludbrook Ian's events are the
downhill, super g, the GS and the slalom, in the LW68 class (arm amps).
Even with a patchy season so far, Ian is hoping to place top five in every
event he completes. And if everything is on schedule and he ski's his best
he is also hoping to receive at least one medal from Nagano.
Look for media coverage of the 1998 Winter Paralympic Games on CBC Radio
and TV and your local newspaper.
Check out the following web pages for more information on the Nagano Winter
Paralympic Games.
Bookmark this web page for updates from the Games.
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People and Personalities
PATRICK JARVIS
Canadian Team Manager Nagano 98
I first met Patrick Jarvis at a training camp in Las Vegas where both of us
were attempting to make the 1988 Canadian Paralympic team. We both
succeeded, Patrick competed for Canada in the 1500m and 5000m track events
for arm amputees in 1988 and 1992.
Over the years we worked together as volunteers with the Canadian Amputee
Sports Association. In 1994 Patrick left the presidents position in order
to become more involved with the Canadian Paralympic Committee and I became
involved with the British Columbia Sport and Fitness Council for the
Disabled as President.
Patrick currently holds the position of Vice-President of the Canadian
Paralympic Committee and as a result of his position landed the role of
Chef de Mission for Canadian Team at the 1998 Paralympic Games in Nagano,
Japan.
This is the first time a former Paralympic athlete has landed the job of
Chef de Mission for any Canadian team.
Patrick's life as an amputee began at the young age of eight, he became
North America's youngest ever Workers Compensation Board claim. Patrick's
only suggestion is that kids and industrial power equipment don't mix,
often to the detriment of the child.
Initially Patrick was introduced to winter sports such as skiing through
current Paralympic team member Bill Herriott. After attending a number of
learn to ski programs, Patrick got involved with the Alberta Amputee Sports
and Recreation Association. He became President of AASRA, which inevitably
led to his role as national president in the early 1990's.
What is important about Patrick is that he overcame significantly more
barriers as a volunteer than he did as an athlete. Yet he has managed to
reach the top echelons in Canadian disability sport without a great deal of
compromise. Those barriers had previously denied access to many athletes,
preventing them from getting involved in the decision making process.
Amputation Online magazine caught up with Patrick at the Vancouver airport
just minutes before the flight out to Nagano.
You are the first former Paralympic athlete to head a Canadian Paralympic
team, what are your thoughts on that?
On a personal level it completes the full circle for me, having been an
athlete now moving through the administration at the board level, so that's
kind of a closure for me.
As far as the team goes its been a real asset preparing for the games. I
feel I can relate on a one to one basis with the athletes. I think that has
helped us become athlete sensitive on this mission. In the tone of the team
there seems to be much less of a barrier between the mission staff and the
athletes. People are free to walk in to the office and they know me on a
first name basis.
Do you have any aspirations to head up the CPC at any time?
Having worked up through the ranks to vice-president, I think it is a
natural progression to move into the role of president, but that is a
decision I have to make with my professional life over the next year. Its
an extreme commitment if you want to move things forward. I have to let
people know whether the fit will be right or not, so they can prepare ahead
of time.
What are some of the barriers preventing athletes getting involved in the
volunteer side of things and has that changed in recent years?
I think the barriers in the past perhaps were people not knowing the system
with very much the perception of the closed shop, there was a strong signal
that if they were not welcome it was due to the existence of an old boys
club.
I think those attitudes have changed dramatically. We walk the walk and
talk the talk about being athlete sensitive.
A lot of athletes look at the possibilities and say I can't do that or I
don't want to do that, certainly not all athletes want to become involved
in the administration. But if you want to be involved we are much more open
to that. Rob Snoek, Carla Qualtrough, Rebecca Bornemann are all excellent
examples of former Paralympians staying involved. We are also seeing a lot
of Olympic athletes moving into the same role within the Canadian Olympic
movement.
With Patrick Jarvis setting laying down the track for other athletes to
follow, one can only hope the path is negotiable for more and more former
Paralympic level athletes to hold decision making positions within the
Paralympic movement.
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SHOCK ABSORBING REVIEW PART TWO
Part two of the reviews of six shock absorbing units brings us three more
units this month.
The Ohio Willow Wood Stratus; Century XXII's Total Pylon and the Med-Level
Soft-Step.
To see part one of this review check this web page
http://www.portal.ca/~igregson/jan98tech.html
The Stratus by Ohio Willow Wood
Ohio Willow Wood have been around for a long time and they have joined
shock absorbing market with their Stratus pylon.
The Stratus is a lightweight product with a the lowest profile of all the
pylons reviewed. In fact it would be almost inaccurate to call the Stratus
a pylon once it has been cut to its right length, it almost qualifies as a
unit.
The Stratus has the lightwest weight of all the pylons and is the least
expensive according to the folks at Ohio Willow Wood (please keep in mind
prosthetists prices do vary).
By design the Stratus has numerous advantages over the Re-Flex VSP in that
it can be integrated into an existing prosthesis without replacing the
original foot. This saves on cost of replacing the both the foot and pylon.
Adjustments can be made to accomodate a variety of bodyweights. OWW
recomend the Stratus to be fitted proximally (closer to the knee), however
due its light weight, very little pendulum effect was experienced during
testing.
However, there are design limitations that should be taken into
consideration. Unlike the VSP which can be adjusted to fit a wide variety
of knee units, both the Stratus and Seattle Limb Systems Airstance come
with their 30mm tube pylon permanently attached. This means if you change
to a foot or knee unit that requires less space, the permanent 30mm tube
will be too short. With the VSP it would be a matter of delaminating the
wrap with a heat gun and readjusting the height.
At a cost of approx. $1000US the Ohio Willow Wood Stratus provides an
inexpensive alternative to the VSP. If your insurance company is balking at
the price of a VSP, better to have the Stratus than no shock absorbing
technology at all.
As with other units the Stratus uses a replaceable internal bumper that is
determined by the users bodyweight. The Stratus comes with an lubrication
injector togther with a protective sleeve that covers the unit and protects
clothing from excess lubrication.
Whilst the Stratus may not be upto the long-term durability of more
expensive products, the stratus would suit less active above knee and below
knee amputees and those where budget is a concern. The internal bumper is
easily replaced.
Soft-Step by Med-Level, Inc
The Soft-Step by Med-Level, Inc of Phoenix, AZ is a lightweight pylon
designed to be adapted to existing feet and knee units via 30mm tubing and
a standard pyramid adapter.
Soft-Step is adaptable to various bodyweights via the variable durometers
which can be cut to the length needed.
The pylon is available in a variety of colours and lengths to suit various
heights.
In the trial period the Soft Step was used with the Seattle Limb Systems
Voyager foot, however as previously mentioned with other products, it would
have been ideal if the Soft Step could have been utilised with Flex Foot's
Flex Walk.
Although the Soft-Step performed reasonably well, it gave little in the
return of energy in order to improve gait. The units lightweight and narrow
profile would make the Soft Step suitable for older and less active
amputees.
The Soft-Step falls into the category of better some level of shock
reduction than none at all.
Recomendations: Low to medium activities
Total Shock Torque Supressor by Century XXII Innovations Inc.
Century XXII addition to the shock absorber market arrives in the form of a
lightweight unit that has some distinct advantages over some of the other
absorbers on the market today.
The major advantage of the Total Shock is its lack of permanent 30mm pipe
that is permanently affixed to the Stratus and the Ultimate Pylon. Instead
the Total Shock features a built-in tube clamp adapter. This single feature
allows for different feet to be used if needs be. The Flex Walk by Flex
Foot was adaptable to the Total Shock by the narrowest of margins (anyone
under 6 feet tall would not be able to use this combination).
The Total Shock is very lightweight weighing in at 265 grams or 9.3oz,
(keeping mind no 30mm is attached) and will support bodyweights up to 100kg
or 224lbs. The workmanship looks durable with no small parts that can be
lost or easily damaged. Total Shock features up to 10 degrees of rotation
in each direction.
Contact your prosthetist for more details.
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LESS FORTUNATE AMPUTEES GET THE PARTS THEY NEED
Less than fortunate amputees are being helped with costly prosthetic parts
by a donor program based out of Springfiled, MA.
Rev Rich Fournier of the Old First Church in Springfield has started up a
program to donate used prosthetic limb parts to amputees who could not
otherwise afford the parts they need.
The prosthetic recycling program has been in operation since December 97,
collecting used prosthees and disassembling them for shipment to nations
such as El Salvador and Leon, Nicaragua. Many of the recipients are victims
of landmines.
Rev Fournier has called upon Amputation Online magazine for help in regard
to their donations of used closet limbs.
The used parts assembled or dissassembled can be sent to :
Rev. Rich Fournier
Old First Church,
Court Square,
Springfield MA
01103 USA
Rev Fournier can also be reached by phone at 413-737-1411 and his fax
number is 413-737-1412.
Or via e-mail at <Email Address Redacted>
The program is beinmg supervised by a local prosthetist from the
Springfield Shriners Hospital to make sure no parts are disgarded by
accident.
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If you are a regular reader, you may have seen our readership tracking has
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Don't miss out on the hottest new way to connect with new clients and
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almost a fifty percent saving on the prices available in the fall of 97.
You save even more when you commit to more than one issue.
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Deadline for advertising is April 18th
Please feel free to check us out on the WEB or contact Ian Gregson
Publisher at 604.320.1914 or mailto:<Email Address Redacted>
Thanks
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1998
The Amputee Coalition of America will be having its Annual Meeting in
Chicago June 12-14 at the Holiday Inn O'Hare International.
Room rates are $82 per room for one bed (one or two people) and $92 per
room for two beds up to four people.
Program Highlights
Consumer Advocacy
Resources, Materials, Videos and more
Recreation and Fitness Classes
Gait Analysis and Improvement Clinic
Running and gold clinics
Technical & Professional Exhibits
The ACA Expo will be on June 13 - over 50 exhibitors will feature products
and services from the top companies in the US.
See future issues of In Motion and the St Johns Amputee listserv for
meeting details and registration.
April 1 -4, 1998 American Academy of Orthotists
and Prosthetists (AAOP) Annual Meeting and Scientific
Symposium, Fontainebleau Hilton Resort, Miami, FL.
Contact:Annette Suriani, (703) 836-7118.
Saturday & Sunday, April 12-13, 1998 Orthotic and
Prosthetic Exam Preparation Seminar. For registration
information, contact: Pittsburgh Institute of Technology, (888) 748-8324.
April 15-18,1998 ACPOC (Association of Children's Prosthetic-Orthotic
Clinics) Annual Meeting, Grand Rapids, MI. Contact: ACPOC, (847) 698-1636.
April 23-25, 1998 AOPA (American Orthotic and
Prosthetic Association) Region C Annual Meeting, Embassy
Suites Resorts Hotel, Greenville, SC. Contact: Frank Friddle, Jr., C.O.,
(864) 369-2328.
April 24-25, 1998 Review Course in Orthotics,
Northwestern University, Chicago. A comprehensive review
designed for those preparing for ABC's exam. For information, call (312)
908-8006.
April 24-25, 1998 Review Course in Prosthetics,
Northwestern University, Chicago. A comprehensive review
designed for those preparing for ABC's exam. For information, call (312)
908-8006.
April 30-May 2, 1998 TAOP (Texas Association of
Orthotists and Prosthetists) Spring Meeting, Hyatt Regency
Houston Airport Hotel. Contact: Dean Raymond, (210) 341-7127.
May 7-9, 1998 l 998 IAOP (International
Association of Orthotists and Prosthetists) Scientific and
Educational Symposium, MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV. Contact:
IAOP National Office, Dawn Royer, (804 J 639- 1209.
May 15- 16, 1998 Total Environment Control
Course, Level III, TEC Interface Systems, Waite Park, MN.
Contact: Sarah Keefauver, (800) 688-4832.
June 4-6, 1998 Pennsylvania Chapter of AAOP
(American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists) Annual
Spring Conference, Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh, PA.
Contact: Joseph Carter, C.P.O., (814) 455-5383.
June 12-14, 1998
Amputee Coalition of America National Conference
Holiday Inn O'Hare International, Chicago
Contact 1 888 AMP KNOW or email
June 18-20, 1998 AOPA (American Orthotic and
Prosthetic Association) Regions D & E Combined Annual
Meeting, Scientific Symposium, Professional Workshops,
Technician Workshops, Supplier Exhibits, and Don Colwell
Memorial Golf Tournament, The Nugget Hotel, Sparks, NV.
Contact: Gene Jones, (S l0) 937-4232, fax (5 l0) 937-5514.
June23-27, 1998 Canadian Association of
Prosthetists and Orthotists (CAPO) Biannual Convention,
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Contact: Jackie MacIver, (204)949-4970 or e-
mailto:<Email Address Redacted>
August7-8, 1998 Total Environment Control
Course, Level II, TEC Interface Systems, Waite Park, MN.
Contact: Sarah Keefauver, (800) 688-4832.
September 15-19, 1998 American Orthotic and Prosthetic
Association (AOPA) National Assembly, Hyatt Regency,
Chicago, Chicago, IL. Contact: Annette Suriani, (713)836-7116.
Saturday & Sunday, October 3-4, 1998 ....Orthotic and
Prosthetic Exam Preparation Seminar. For registration
information, contact Pittsburgh Institute of Technology, (888) 748-8324.
October 16-17, 1998 Total Environment Control
Course, Level II, TEC Interface Systems, Waite Park, MN.
Contact: Sarah Keefauver, (800) 688-4832.
November 13- 14, 1998
Total Environment Control Course, Level III, TEC Interface Systems, Waite
Park, MN.
Contact: Sarah Keefauver, (800) 688-4832.
1999
October 5-9:
AOPA Annual Assembly.
Reno Hilton, Reno.
Contact: Annette Suriani, (703) 836-7118.
2000
October 3-7:
AOPA Annual Assembly.
Sheraton Washington, Washington, D.C.
Contact Annette Suriani, (703) 836-7118.
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posthumous award from the AAOP.
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