Prosthetic Management-Lower Limb

Mary Merkin

Description

Title:

Prosthetic Management-Lower Limb

Creator:

Mary Merkin

Date:

7/15/2004

Text:

Explore all aspects of lower limb prosthetic management at the 2004 AOPA
National Assembly (Sept. 20-23, Hollywood, Fla.). In a two hour
session, six topics will be discussed in-depth, including:

 

-Dermal Thermometry and the Circulatory Effects of Distal Pin Suspension
in the Transtibial Unilateral Amputee

-Prosthetic Socket/Interface Motion: A Comparison of Silicone and
Elastomeric Liners

-Socket Fitting Techniques Utilizing a Pioneering Custom Liner Approach

-Are Static Prosthetic Components Up-to-Date?

-The Value of Prosthetic Shock Absorbers

-The Roles of Motor Control Mechanisms (MCM) in Human and Prosthetic
Performance

 

The Assembly features over 100 sessions to choose from, including
programs for technicians, C.Peds, O&P practitioners, mastectomy fitters
and Florida practitioners to meet state requirements. Visit
www.aopanet.org for the complete preliminary program and to register.

 

                          

Citation

Mary Merkin, “Prosthetic Management-Lower Limb,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 25, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/223412.