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This Corner continues the discussion from the transcontinental HD tour and continues with a short technical note on a new suspension method for a sitting prosthesis for people with a transpelvic amputation. It also includes three examples of modified "joints and corset" prostheses that update this old-fashioned prosthesis design and overcome many of the limitations of the original molded leather thigh lacer concept.
All chapters from the Spanish language textbooks on Lower Limb Prosthetics and Orthotics have been posted, and remain available for downloading, along with the classic text from UCLA on Upper Limb Prostheses.
Thanks to the generosity of Sr. Alberto Castillo from Mexico City, the articles in this Corner will now be available in Spanish too. A brief biography is posted, listing just a few of Sr. Castillo's many accomplishments. Additional chapters from the texts on lower limb prosthetics and orthotics that have been translated into Spanish are also available for downloading.
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This month's Corner includes the next installment of uploads of chapters from the entire Spanish language texts on Lower Limb Orthoses and Lower Limb Prostheses, for downloading or printing. CPO Services is very pleased to be able to post electronic versions of texts used in the former WHO school in the Dominican Republic, with the kind permission of Sidney Fishman, PhD.
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--John Michael, CPO
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Anti-blister balm
Hello John! We recently met at the clinic in Houston at Muilenburg P&O. You saw my six-year old, Paul (right, below knee amp., flex-foot, etc.) and I told you about some wonderful anti-chaffing cream from Avon that worked wonders on his c... read more
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Re: Anti-blister balm
Thanks for the correction, Mary. I'm sure this will encourage other folks to give this a try. It was a pleasure to meet your son and to see for myself how well he is doing. --John Michael CPO
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¿Como esta John Michael?
Ciudad de Mexico 5 de Julio, 2004.
Estimado John Michael, CPO, FAAOP: ¿como esta usted de salud? Extrañamos no haber recibido La Esquina de John Michael Edicion Julio 2004. Le enviamos un afectuoso saludo desde la Ciudad de Mexico. Sincera... read more
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Re: ¿Como esta John Michael?
Ciudad de Mexico 5 de Julio, 2004.
Estimado John Michael: sentimos mucho la muerte de su suegra. Esperaremos sus interesantes escritos cuando usted se restablezca de esta perdida irreparable. Reciba usted y su esposa nuestra mas profunda m... read more
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Re: ¿Como esta John Michael?
Sorry for the delay in writing July's Corner. My wife's mom passed away recently, after a long illness, so I'm about 10 days behind in all but critical deadlines. --John Michael CPO
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Brandon's good work!
Hi John,
good to see Brandon's good work getting a mention! Loved his music and probably just as important to show that many of the talented P&Os are "multi" talented also....Keep up the good work....both of you!
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Search
Hi John,
I just discovered that your articles are indeed included in the OandP.com O.P.I.E. search engine!
Randy McFarland , CPO
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tri-planar orthotic control
Hi John,
Is there an expedient way to look up past topics you've discussed? I'm interested in your take on the current status of Tri-planar control in othotics.
It's my understanding Jean Paul Nielsen, CP founded Oregon Orthotic ... read more
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Re: tri-planar orthotic control
I have always used triplanar control concepts in developing lower limb orthosis designs because that was the way we were taught "orthoses 101" at Northwestern. It was only when the OOS movement came along that I realized that this was not ... read more
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