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Text on Partial Foot Prostheses
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This excellent Swedish text on the management of partial foot amputations is now available in English.
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While I was in England in October, I spotted the Second Edition of a text titled Partial Foot Amputations published by the Swedish Orthopaedic Association. This excellent and succinct treatise was written by several colleagues from ISPO. The primary author is Bengt Soderberg, who I consider one of the most talented and visionary clinical practitioners in the field of P&O. His collaborators on this volume include Roland Schaarschuch [a CPO from Otto Bock Scandinavia], Bjorn Persson [a PhD orthopaedic surgeon from Sweden], and Anders Wykman [an orthopaedic surgeon from Helsingborg Hospital].
This slim volume provides a comprehensive overview of virtually all of the named partial foot amputations, including examples of the range of orthotic and prosthetic approaches to each level. The numerous color photos and line drawings are an excellent resource for the practicing prosthetist who wants to "see" different devices.
In addition to highlighting what little objective evidence there is in this controversial area of practice, the book offers a wealth of practical advice on such topics as casting, shoe modifications, and device design. The emphasis on biomechanical principles is commendable, as this provides a rational basis for managing these challenging amputation levels. The opening chapter, written by an amputee who has lived through the evolution of prosthetic designs for 75 years, sets the patient-centered tone for the rest of the book.
I know of no other resource that even comes close to offering as much useful information as this slim volume, so the occasional awkward translated phrase is of little significance. I recommend this text to any professional with an interest in partial foot prostheses; it is a must-read for any student entering the field of prosthetics.
It can be ordered from the Scandinavian Orthopaedic Laboratory at Helsingborg Hospital in Sweden by contacting them via email at helsingborg@sol-ota.com; ask for publication series number 13.
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speech at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children
Hi!
I was in the audience when you gave your speech at the review course for orthopaedic residents at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital and just wanted to offer you praise for your professional representation of orthotics and prosthetics. In a... read more
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Re: speech at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Crippled Children
Thanks for your words of encouragement, Sherryl. I try to accept as many invitations to lecture to physician residents as my schedule will permit because they are interested in P&O at that stage in their training. I'm always hoping to piq... read more
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Ertl Procedure
John, Thank you for your response. You are a thorough reviewer of topics, so I offer the following with respect for your thoroughness. You are correct, there is little known literature. There is, actually, considerable scientific support ... read more
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Re: Ertl Procedure
Thanks for these additional details, Jan. I agree with your comments that there is support in the literature for the Ertl, and particularly that Phil Deffer's work after WW II generated interest in the US which continues to this day in som... read more
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Error en la descripcion del contenido de Noviembre.
Ciudad de Mexico 7 Noviembre, 2002.
Estimado John Michael, CPO, FAAOP:
leyendo la descripcion del contenido de La Esquina de John Michael de Noviembre, no coincide con los articulos publicados en Espanol.Le agradeceremos cambiar esta de... read more
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Re: Error en la descripcion del contenido de Noviembre.
Thanks for this heads up; I'll ask Jon to cut and paste the correct intro. --John Michael CPO
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Re: Re: Error en la descripcion del contenido de Noviembre.
Ciudad de Mexico 8 de Noviembre, 2002.
John Michael, C. P. O.
gracias por la respuesta y correccion inmediata de la introduccion en Español de La Esquina de John Michael edicion de Noviembre.
Los felicitamos por su eficiente y profesiona... read more
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Re: Re: Re: Error en la descripcion del contenido de Noviembre.
Happy to respond promptly! --John Michael CPO
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Bibliografía sobre Prótesis y Ortésis.
Ciudad de México 9 de Noviembre, 2002.
Estimado John Michael, C. P. O. FAAOP, FISPO.
La Sociedad Mexicana de Ortesistas y Protesistas tiene planeado elaborar una lista de los Libros de Texto básicos que debe adquirir y estudiar un pract... read more
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Re: Bibliografía sobre Prótesis y Ortésis.
I will try to remember to let you know when new resources in P&O become available. I put together a basic list back in January that is available at http://www.oandp.com/news/jmcorner/2002-01/2.asp?searchquery=basic+texts. Best regards. -... read more
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Re: Re: Bibliografía sobre Prótesis y Ortésis.
Ciudad de Mexico 11 de Noviembre, 2002.
Estimado John Michael, CPO, FAAOP: en el portal de la Sociedad Mexicana de Ortesistas y Protesistas, www.smopac.org.mx/ se puede encontrar una Lista de Libros de Texto que pueden ser adquiridos po... read more
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Re: Re: Re: Bibliografía sobre Prótesis y Ortésis.
Very happy to help in this task. --John Michael CPO
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Sistema CAD CAM.
Ciudad de Mexico 15 de Noviembre, 2002.
Estimado John Michael, C. O. FAAOP: en la ciudad de Santiago de Chile Sudamerica, el Laboratorio Ortopedico de Teleton Chile (organizacion no lucrativa) desea informacion acerca de los sistemas CAD C... read more
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Re: Sistema CAD CAM.
Unfortunately, I have not kept up with the state of the art in CADCAM so I cannot provide any authoritative information on this topic. The Academy has a CADCAM society, and their members will be much more current in this area. You can con... read more
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¿Existe una ortesis llamada JUSTO?
Ciudad de Mexico 20 Noviembre, 2002.
Estimado John Michael, CPO, FAAOP: Judy Hettinga de O & P Edge nos pregunta si conocemos un producto comercial o una ortesis llamada JUSTO. No podemos recordar haber escuchado este nombre aplicado a a... read more
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Re: ¿Existe una ortesis llamada JUSTO?
Sorry for the delay in responding, but I haven't heard of such an orthosis and cannot find it on any databases. --John Michael CPO
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Re: Re: ¿Existe una ortesis llamada JUSTO?
Sorry for the delay in responding. I am not familiar with such an orthosis and couldn't find it listed in any of the standard databases. --John Michael CPO
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Codigo de Etica Universal para Ortesistas y Protesistas?
Ciudad de Mexico 28 de Noviembre, 2002.
Estimado John Michael, C. P. O. FAAOP: algunos practicantes en Ortesis y Protesis nos preguntan si existe un Codigo de Etica qpe puede ser aplicado al servicio profesional de protesis y ortésis. ¿Exi... read more
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Re: Codigo de Etica Universal para Ortesistas y Protesistas?
I'm not aware of a universal code of ethics, but the ABC Code is posted online at http://www.abcop.org/Canons_of_Ethics.asp and the BOC code is at http://www.bocusa.org/code.htm. --John Michael CPO
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Re: Codigo de Etica Universal para Ortesistas y Protesistas?
Very interesting question. I'm not aware of an "universal code of ethics" for prosthetist-orthotists. The Code by the American Board for Certification in the US is one of the most comprehensive that I am aware of, and is posted at www.abc... read more
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¿Que sucede con la Edicion de Diciembre de La Esquina de John Michael?
Ciudad de Mexico 3 de Diciembre, 2002.
Estimado John Michael, CPO. FAAOP, FISPO: varios practicantes en ortesis y protesis me preguntan cuando aparece la edición de Diciembre, de La Esquina de John Michael?
Existe algun problema para su p... read more
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Re: ¿Que sucede con la Edicion de Diciembre de La Esquina de John Michael?
I don't know why the delay, since I submitted the December Corner well in advance of the deadline. I'll ask the folks at OANDP.COM why there has been a delay. --John Michael CPO
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