New Prosthetic Components and Applications!

New Prosthetic Components and Applications!

AOPA

9/10/2002

Come to the 2002 AOPA National Assembly and discover new
prosthetic components and applications! Choose from over
75 CE credits - and earn up to 33.75 CE credits while
attending premier O&P industry workshops. To register,
call the customer service hotline at (703) 645-9302.

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

 A New High-End Foot
   Kaia Ann Halvorson, CPO

    An overview of a new foot, highlighting the innovative
    shank and heel, which provide the patient with energy
    return in a lightweight durable design.

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 Improved Socket Liner Techniques for Transfemoral Amputees
   Raymond Francis, CP

     A new version of the Alpha Liner has recently been
     introduced, specifically for use in transfemoral
     prostheses. The liner has a different gel profile,
     distal shape and fabric pattern than the current
     transtibial version. These changes are designed to
     optimize transfemoral comfort and performance.
     Techniques have also been developed to enhance
     transfemoral suspension. This presentation will provide
     an overview of these features and techniques and the
     benefits they provide for amputees.

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 A Close Look At Skinergy
   David Hensley, CP, BOCO, FAAOP

     Learn about a new high definition Silicone Cosmesis
     with a low cost option that everyone can use for
     transtibial prostheses.

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 Higher Performance Achieved through Improved Foot Design
   Raymond Francis, CP

     While improvements have been made in prosthetic feet,
     there have been tradeoffs: a highly flexible foot is
     rarely very durable, and a highly durable foot is
     rarely very flexible. Recent innovations have produced
     new feet that closely mimic the movement of natural feet,
     yet are able to withstand the demands of extremely
     active amputees. This presentation will provide an
     overview of the design philosophy behind these feet.
     Results of structural and functional testing will also be
     presented to prove the durability and energy return
     resulting from these designs.

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 Three New and Unique Prosthetic Components
   Robert D. Hoskins, B.S.

     Learn from one prosthetist's significant clinical
     experience with three new modular prosthetic components.

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To register, call the customer service hotline at
(703) 645-9302 or e-mail <Email Address Redacted>

Visit www.aopanet.org to view the entire preliminary program.
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  AOPA NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: The Business of Patient Care
               October 9-12, 2002
         Hyatt Regency Chicago, Illinois

               Register: (703) 645-9302

      The Assembly begins at 8:00 a.m. on October 9.
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