American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

2008 Journal of Proceedings - Orlando, FL

The Journal of Proceedings is a useful reference guide for the scientific programs presented at the Academy's Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Ideal for practitioners who are unable to attend, the Journal contains 50 submissions describing the scientific presentations and posters presented at the Symposium.
Note: The materials presented are not juried by a peer review group. They are abstracts submitted as part of a Journal of Proceedings.

• Vacuum-Formed Removable Rigid Dressing Compared with Conventional Rigid Dressing after Transtibial Amputation
        - by Anton Johannesson, CPO

• The Effect of an Ankle Foot Orthosis on Gait Parameters of Acute and Chronic and Hemiplegic Subjects
        - by Jason Wening, MS, CP

• Effectiveness of the Spinecor Brace Based on the New Standardized Criteria Proposed by the S.R.S. for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
        - by Valerie Vachon, MS

• The In-Brace X-Ray, Critical Analysis for Successful Outcomes
        - by James Wynne, CPO

• Positive Outcomes in Overweight Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated by the Spinecor Brace
        - by Valerie Vachon, MS

• Asymmetrical Brachycephaly: A New classification of Head Shape Deformity in Young Babies
        - by Dulcey Lima, CO, OTR/L

• Activity Adjusting Negative-Pressure Socket System without Mechanical/Electrical Components
        - by Adam R. Finnieston, CPO, LPO

• Geriatric Prosthetic Suspension Options
        - by Gerald Stark, Jr., CP, FAAOP

• Alternative Uses for Modular Donning Systems
        - by Harry Layton, LPO, CPO

• Fitting Chronic Pain - A Case Study
        - by Harry Layton, LPO, CPO

• Delayed Wound Healing after Major Lower Limb Amputation: Can Amputees with Vascular Disease Walk with Prosthesis Before Complete Healing?
        - by Anton Johannesson, CPO

• The Dual Role of Using Sub-Atmospheric Socket Technology as a Means of Ambulation and to Promote Healing of a Diabetic Wound: A Case Study
        - by Clay Claiborne, CPO

• Pre and Postoperative Gait Analysis of Adolescents with Complete Longitudinal Deficiency of the Fibula
        - by Shane Wurdeman, MSPO

• A Review of Functional Analyses of Van Nex Rotationplasty in the Treatment of PFFD and Osteosarcoma
        - by Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO (Hons)

• Ponseti Treatment Method for Idiopathic Clubfoot
        - by Michelle J. Hall, CPO, FAAOP

• Orthotic Success Using the Lasar Posture
        - by Pam Lupo, CO

• Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Two Types of AFOs on Gait and Balance for a Person with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (Case Study)
        - by Ray Burdett, PhD, PT, CPed

• A Functional Comparison between Silicone Ankle-Foot Orthoses (SAFOs) and Posterior Leaf Spring Ankle-Foot Orthoses (PLS-AFOs) Using Gait Analysis in a Subject with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder
        - by James Del Bianco

• How P&O Interfaces Effect the Skin and Underlying Tissues "Reducing Skin & Friction Forces for Orthotics & Prosthetics: Users Development of the Bursatek Concept"
        - by Joseph Knapik, ScD

• How P&O Interfaces Effect the Skin and underlying Tissues "Reducing Skin & Friction Forces for Orthotics & Prosthetics: Users Development of the Bursatek Concept"
        - by Adrian Polliack, PhD

• Prosthetic and Orthotic Intervention for an Iraq Veteran with Multi-Trauma
        - by Jay A. Murray, CPO

• A Positive Outcome Following Re-Amputation of a Non-Functional Hand
        - by Bambi Lombardi, OTR/L

• Partial Hand Prosthetic Fitting Options
        - by Gerald Stark, Jr., CP, FAAOP

• Kinematic Evaluation of Terminal Devices for Kayaking with Upper Extremity Amputation
        - by Jason Highsmith, PT, DPT, CP, FAAOP

• Comprehensatory Motion of a Transradial Prosthesis Wearer During Common Tasks
        - by Stephanie L. Carey, MS

• Reducing Friction and Shear: Both You and Your Patients Will Benefit
        - by Dennis Janisse, CPed

• The Effects of Supramalleolar Orthoses on the Gait of Children with excessive Pronation Associated with Benign Hypotonia
        - by Angela Bauer

• How to Avoid and Resolve Conflicts
        - by Alice Kahle, PhD

• Automated Measurement and Documentation of Prosthetic Function, Satisfying Insurers
        - by Frank Fedel, MS, CEL

• An Introduction to Informed consent and IRB Approval in O&P - What, When, Why?
        - by Edward S. Neumann, PhD, PE, CP

• Real-World Functional Assessment Tool for Prosthetics Research
        - by Frank Fedel, MS, CES and Doug W. Briggs, PhD

• Biomechanics of Foot Function and a Gait Overview Bridging the Communications Gap
        - by Nessie Haideri, PhD

• Innovating Tomorrow's Prosthetics through Applications of Nanotechnology
        - by Jay Martin, CP, LP

• The Epidemic of Deformational Pagiocephaly and the American Academy of Pediatrics' Response
        - by Wendy S. Biggs, MD

• Advanced Material Fabrication techniquest Use of Pre-Preg Laminated Carbon and Other Materials
        - by Barry McCoy, CPO

• "The Charcot Foot" Understand It and Manage It from the Ground Up
        - by Dennis Janisse, CPed

• Conceptual Design of and Ankle-Foot Prosthesis that Automatically Adapts to Ramped Walking Surfaces
        - by Andrew Hansen, PhD

• Mechanisms of Stumble Recovery: Passive Mechanical Compared to Microprocessor
        - by Kenton Kaufman, PhD, PE

• Source of Increased Dorsiflexion During Gait of Persons with Partial Foot Amputations When Shod or in "Below Ankle" Devices
        - by Andrew Hansen, PhD

• Gait Analyses of Persons with Partial Foot Amputations Walking Barefoot and with Dorsiflesion Stop Ankle Foot Orthoses
        - by Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO (Hons)

• Gait Improvement in Subjects Using an Anterior Shell Partial Foot Prostheses: A Five Subject Case Series
        - by Jason Wening, MS, CP

• Orthotic Cranioplasty: Material and Design Considerations
        - by Joseph F. Terpenning, CO, FAAOP

• Transfemoral Impression and Measurement Techniques
        - by Mark Muller, CPO, FAAOP; Ian Fothergill, BSC (Hons) Prosthetics & Orthotics, MBAPO; Marlo Ortiz CP (M); John Michael, MEd, CPO, FAAOP, FISPO; and Stan Patterson, CP