O & P History Project
ROBIN BURTON
Description
Collection
Title:
O & P History Project
Creator:
ROBIN BURTON
Date:
12/13/2005
Text:
An ad hoc committee chaired by Tony Staros of the World Rehab Foundation met
recently to explore the possibility of recording the recent history of the
orthotic and prosthetic industry, most especially following World War II.
Many of those who made significant contributions during that era have passed
away recently, and unfortunately many of their stories are lost. This
leads us to put together a list of those individuals who either made
significant contributions, or are aware of the significant contributions
made during this period.
Members of the committee currently include:
Jim Russ, Professor Emeritus Northwestern University
Janis Russ, Retired Manager O & P Labs and
Enterprises
Robin Burton, Executive Director Orthotic &
Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc.
Michael Burton, President Orthotic & Prosthetic
Assistance Fund, Inc.
Dr. Jeff Reznick, Ph.D., Senior Curator National
Museum of Health and Medicine
We would like to record the recollections of these individuals as soon as
possible to include in our materials. Please understand that we will not be
able to use all of the material submitted, but will do our very best to
ensure an accurate and interesting record of the history of O & P.
Please consider who you believe could provide valuable insight to be
included on such a list, both practitioners as well as teachers,
manufacturers, etc., and submit your list to Robin Burton, OPAF Executive
Director at <Email Address Redacted> Thank you for being a part of contributing to
and securing the rich history of orthotics and prosthetics.
Robin Burton
Executive Director
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc.
750 Bridgeview Road
Langhorne, PA 19053
215-752-5756
Fax: 215-752-5759
<Email Address Redacted>
recently to explore the possibility of recording the recent history of the
orthotic and prosthetic industry, most especially following World War II.
Many of those who made significant contributions during that era have passed
away recently, and unfortunately many of their stories are lost. This
leads us to put together a list of those individuals who either made
significant contributions, or are aware of the significant contributions
made during this period.
Members of the committee currently include:
Jim Russ, Professor Emeritus Northwestern University
Janis Russ, Retired Manager O & P Labs and
Enterprises
Robin Burton, Executive Director Orthotic &
Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc.
Michael Burton, President Orthotic & Prosthetic
Assistance Fund, Inc.
Dr. Jeff Reznick, Ph.D., Senior Curator National
Museum of Health and Medicine
We would like to record the recollections of these individuals as soon as
possible to include in our materials. Please understand that we will not be
able to use all of the material submitted, but will do our very best to
ensure an accurate and interesting record of the history of O & P.
Please consider who you believe could provide valuable insight to be
included on such a list, both practitioners as well as teachers,
manufacturers, etc., and submit your list to Robin Burton, OPAF Executive
Director at <Email Address Redacted> Thank you for being a part of contributing to
and securing the rich history of orthotics and prosthetics.
Robin Burton
Executive Director
Orthotic and Prosthetic Assistance Fund, Inc.
750 Bridgeview Road
Langhorne, PA 19053
215-752-5756
Fax: 215-752-5759
<Email Address Redacted>
Citation
ROBIN BURTON, “O & P History Project,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/225868.
