FREEDOM SYSTEMS
Keith Watson C.P.
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FREEDOM SYSTEMS
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Keith Watson C.P.
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FREEDOM SYSTEMS
Digital Design of Lower Extremity Orthotics and Prosthetics:
A Proven Method
For the past 50 years, Prosthetists and Orthotists have struggled with
traditional methods of capturing the lower extremity's anatomy. We have
utilized casting methods incorporating plaster bandage, fiberglass wrap,
dental alginate, and various other materials, which, in light of the existing
technology, have been considered acceptable. We have, for years, hand-
casted our orthotic clients, then taken our casts back to the plaster room to
cut and correct them, or modified them as with trans-tibial casts. We then
do a subjective analysis of the positive model, add and/or remove plaster
to/from strategic areas, and compare the final model measurements (perhaps
several times) to the anatomical measurements.
One thing that we lack as a profession, is a system that allows us to be
both clinically aggressive in our approach and objective in our processes.
Keith Watson, CPO of Fourroux O & P and Vorum Research have created a SYSTEM
in which 100% of the subjectivity is factored out of the orthotic/prosthetic
design process. The SYSTEM provides the clinician with a methodology of data
capture, model modification, and product design that is unsurpassed in its
end-product quality, time/cost savings, and clinical efficiency.
FREEDOM SYSTEMS is a Digital Design system, and requires no plaster, no
anatomical measurements, and VERY little time to design a truly Custom Molded
AFO, KO, trans-femoral socket (zero to 3 ply fit), trans-tibial socket (zero
to 3 ply fit), or symes prosthesis (zero to 3 ply fit). FREEDOM SYSTEMS has
been clinically proven in over 120 clinical cases, with a less than a 3%
re-do rate.
FREEDOM SYSTEMS, in cooperation with VORUM RESEARCH, was introduced to
the Orthotic/Prosthetic industry in Orlando at the AAOP convention in late
March. Successful trans-tibial sheath fits were attained at the convention
of Todd Anderson (Otto Bock) and Carl Caspers (TEC Interface Systems).
FREEDOM SYSTEMS is being tested with all major manufacturer's liners, and is
now available for purchase by ABC Certified O & P facilities in the U.S. For
more info, or for pricing and training info, contact Keith Watson at
256-534-8672 or toll free at 1-888-810-6220; or Joan Van Den Hoek of Vorum
Research at 1-800-461-4353.
Respectfully,
Keith Watson, CPO
Digital Design of Lower Extremity Orthotics and Prosthetics:
A Proven Method
For the past 50 years, Prosthetists and Orthotists have struggled with
traditional methods of capturing the lower extremity's anatomy. We have
utilized casting methods incorporating plaster bandage, fiberglass wrap,
dental alginate, and various other materials, which, in light of the existing
technology, have been considered acceptable. We have, for years, hand-
casted our orthotic clients, then taken our casts back to the plaster room to
cut and correct them, or modified them as with trans-tibial casts. We then
do a subjective analysis of the positive model, add and/or remove plaster
to/from strategic areas, and compare the final model measurements (perhaps
several times) to the anatomical measurements.
One thing that we lack as a profession, is a system that allows us to be
both clinically aggressive in our approach and objective in our processes.
Keith Watson, CPO of Fourroux O & P and Vorum Research have created a SYSTEM
in which 100% of the subjectivity is factored out of the orthotic/prosthetic
design process. The SYSTEM provides the clinician with a methodology of data
capture, model modification, and product design that is unsurpassed in its
end-product quality, time/cost savings, and clinical efficiency.
FREEDOM SYSTEMS is a Digital Design system, and requires no plaster, no
anatomical measurements, and VERY little time to design a truly Custom Molded
AFO, KO, trans-femoral socket (zero to 3 ply fit), trans-tibial socket (zero
to 3 ply fit), or symes prosthesis (zero to 3 ply fit). FREEDOM SYSTEMS has
been clinically proven in over 120 clinical cases, with a less than a 3%
re-do rate.
FREEDOM SYSTEMS, in cooperation with VORUM RESEARCH, was introduced to
the Orthotic/Prosthetic industry in Orlando at the AAOP convention in late
March. Successful trans-tibial sheath fits were attained at the convention
of Todd Anderson (Otto Bock) and Carl Caspers (TEC Interface Systems).
FREEDOM SYSTEMS is being tested with all major manufacturer's liners, and is
now available for purchase by ABC Certified O & P facilities in the U.S. For
more info, or for pricing and training info, contact Keith Watson at
256-534-8672 or toll free at 1-888-810-6220; or Joan Van Den Hoek of Vorum
Research at 1-800-461-4353.
Respectfully,
Keith Watson, CPO
Citation
Keith Watson C.P., “FREEDOM SYSTEMS,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 8, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/218553.
