Call for papers: Combined NC/SC Chapters of the American Academy of
Orthotists and Prosthetists Scientific Meeting
October 20-22, 2011, Ballantyne Resort, Charlotte NC
The closing date for the submission of abstracts is August 1, 2011.
Through a variety of speakers presenting in areas relevant to current
O&P practices this meeting aims to provide practical technical and
logistical information to orthotic and prosthetic practioners in the
North Carolina/South Carolina region.
The North Carolina Chapter strongly encourages Prosthetic and Orthotic
Residents in the North Carolina/South Carolina area to submit their
Residency research projects for consideration for presentation. The
Chapter is currently considering an award for the best Resident Research
Project as determined by the Meeting Content Committee. Residency
research projects need not relate to any of the described themes or
areas of interest.
The major themes planned for this year’s meeting are:
amputee sports and fitness
bracing for spasticity
scoliosis
elevated vacuum
carbon fiber brace design
The Chapter invites you to submit abstracts for the 2011 meeting to
allow for discussion among professionals of current practices within the
field. Submissions related to all of the themes are encouraged.
Subtopics of interest include, but are not limited to:
activities and/or groups for amputee sports or fitness
differing socket designs for increased activity/increased impact
decisions affecting component choices for active amputees
new approaches to bracing for spasticity
managing internal rotation with spasticity
use of dynamic response joints in contracture and tone
scoliosis outcomes
use of limited wear bracing for scoliosis
scoliosis bracing for pediatric wheelchair users
use of elevated vacuum sockets
fabrication techniques with elevated vacuum
challenges in using elevated vacuum
use of carbon fiber materials in bracing
pre-preg carbon fiber/kevlar/glass materials use in bracing
fabrication with pre-preg materials, equipment, technique, etc.
Presentations not related to the described topics will be appropriately
reviewed as well and placed as appropriate.
Case studies: if you have recently treated patients in an area related
to one of the themes, or have tried new methods or a new approach to
treatment, we encourage you to present a case study. Regardless of
outcome, case studies provide an opportunity to share what you have
learned, spark new thinking, and open discussion on topics of interest
to our fields. This is also a great opportunity to present a tough case
that you are currently working on as to see if others may have new ideas
or suggestions that may help.
Submission abstracts and questions regarding the meeting content should
be sent to Carin Caves, CO at [email protected]
Harry Phillips, CPO
Triangle Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.
Orthotics and Prosthetics Department
120 William Penn Plaza
Durham, NC 27704
(919) 281-1814
Fax: (919) 281-1877
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