The Orthotic & Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) will host a M.A.S.® seminar for the Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), Washington DC on January 26-27, 2007. "OPGA is proud to have the opportunity to present this exciting and innovative socket technology to WRAMC," said OPGA President Jim Andreassen.
"Since September of 2004, OPGA has hosted 26 M.A.S. seminars and qualified nearly 600 prosthetists across the world in this innovative socket design that has received rave reviews from both patients and prosthetists," Andreassen said. "There have been several improvements in the socket design and the seminar itself, so even if you have already attended, a refresher course should help. A discount on the registration fee is available for all previous M.A.S. attendees."
Developed by prosthetist and engineer Marlo Ortiz Vazquez del Mercado, Ortiz Internacional, Guadalajara, Mexico, the ischial containment design has continued to arouse interest throughout the O&P community and has been featured in the Thranhardt Lecture series of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy).
More information is available online at www.oandp.com/edge/issues/articles/2004-06_03.asp?searchquery=marlo+ortiz+socket+design
In addition, OPGA has set its M.A.S. seminar schedule for 2007:
- January 13-14, Aliso Viejo, California, Cal State University Dominguez Hills
- March 10-11, Dallas, Texas, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
- May 10-11 Atlanta, Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology
- September 6-7 Holbrook, New York, Hutnick Rehab (in conjunction with the New York State Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (NYSAAOP)
- October 13-14, Chicago, Illinois, Northwestern University Prosthetic & Orthotic Center
Two tiers of learning are offered at the seminars:
- Tier I - "Hands-On" Full two-day seminar, which includes patient evaluation with casting, modifications, and two test sockets. Attendee is encouraged to provide own patient model and his/her travel arrangements.
- Tier II - "Observation" Full two-day seminar that includes all course materials, observation of patient evaluation, but no hands-on participation. There will be two-three observers "teamed up" with each hands-on attendee who will assist in all aspects of the casting, modifying, and fitting of the test sockets.
For more information, contact Jim Andreassen. 800.214.6742; e-mail: jim.andreassen@vgm.com
