Dream big--Ideas you'd like to see invented for O&P

Dream big--Ideas you'd like to see invented for O&P

Randy McFarland

5/13/2004

Hi List Members-

I wonder if anyone is working on these ideas:

* A wirelessly adjustable real time alignment unit for use
during prosthetic dynamic alignment.
* Wireless force sensors/software that can provide info./feedback
to optimize dynamic alignment.
* Computer controlled adjustable surface diagnostic socket that
allows the prosthetist to make real time socket shape and volume
modifications while the amputee is in the socket. Both the shape and the
pressures would be monitored on a computer screen. It would interface
with CAD CAM software.


Who knows for sure if any of these would be cost-effective or practical,
but what other inventions would you like to see developed in our field?

I'll post the responses. Put your name in parenthesis if you don't want
it included with your idea.

Randy McFarland, CPO
Fullerton, CA