Ortesis y prótesis Healio orthotics-prosthetic. LIVE REPORT Live from AAOP Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium February 21, 2015

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ORTHOTICS
	Toshiki Kobayashi Resistant, adjustable AFOs could be beneficial to orthotic users NEW ORLEANS — Plantarflexion resistance of articulated ankle-foot orthoses significantly influenced ankle and knee joint kinematics and kinetics, according to data presented at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Read more
	Debra Diepenbrack Student designs efficient, 3-D printed wrist orthosis NEW ORLEANS — Debra Diepenbrack, senior mechanical engineering student at Oklahoma Christian University, presented a 3-D printed wrist-driven orthosis, here. Read more

PROSTHETICS
	Harold Sears Speaker: FLAG system offers grasp enhancement for electronic terminal devices NEW ORLEANS — A new system for electronic terminal devices allows upper limb amputees to grasp differently, according to a speaker at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Read more
	Diane J. Atkins Hand transplantation a growing field NEW ORLEANS — Diane J. Atkins, OTR, FISPO,provided insight into the growing field of hand transplantation as an alternative for patients who have rejected upper limb prostheses. Read more
	Heikki Uustal Obesity brings setbacks to prosthetic rehabilitation NEW ORLEANS — Obesity could severely reduce the chance for prosthetic rehabilitation in lower limb amputees, according to a speaker here. Read more