C9 - General Session and Thranhardt Lectures

Don't miss the "Best of Show" Thranhardt Lecture Series. We have two incredible research papers to share. See below for more information.

(C9A) Microprocessor Stance and Swing Control Orthosis for Patients Dependent on a Knee-ankle-foot-orthosis for Walking: A Randomized, Controlled Crossover Trial
Co-Presenter: Andreas Kannenberg, MD (GER), PhD – Executive Medical Director, Otto Bock Healthcare LP
Co-Presenter: Shane Wurdeman, PhD, CP, FAAOP (D) – Vice President, Scientific Affairs, Hanger ClinicThis paper will present the results of an international, multicenter, randomized controlled cross-over trial with 102 subjects comparing the benefits of the C-Brace to those of conventional KAFOs. C-Brace use resulted in significant improvements in balance, reduction in actual reported falls, and improvements in risk of falling, mobility, function, and quality of life.

(C9B) Upper Extremity Myoelectric Interface and Control Methodologies: A Single Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial
Presenter: Matt Wernke, PhD – Director, Research and Development, WillowWood Global LLC
The performance of upper extremity myoelectric prostheses and the satisfaction of their wearers is dependent on the interface and control methodologies chosen. The purpose here is to prospectively compare user performance and satisfaction while using these different myoelectric interfaces and control methodologies.