Intervention Types and Frequency in Animal Prosthetics and Orthotics

Orthotic and prosthetic interventions in veterinary medicine have been performed on a wide range of animal species, aiding in rehabilitation and healing for various pathologies. Contrary to popular belief, veterinary orthotics and prosthetics are not a recent development but have a long history. This study aimed to assess the frequency, cause, and nature of veterinary interventions that could have benefited from orthotic and prosthetic interventions across different species. Data were collected through a survey administered to veterinarians and veterinary orthotic and prosthetic professionals. The outcomes of the investigation contribute to enhancing the knowledge surrounding veterinary amputations, arthrodesis, and the use of orthotic and prosthetic interventions. The survey findings reveal valuable insights into the world of veterinary orthotics and prosthetics, highlighting the growing recognition of their potential benefits among veterinarians. The diverse range of interventions reported and the inclusion of various species underscore the versatility and applicability of orthotics and prosthetics in veterinary medicine. By addressing the recommendations from this study, future research can further advance the field of veterinary orthotics and prosthetics, expanding our understanding of their applications, improving treatment options, and ultimately enhancing the quality of life and mobility of animals in need

Evaluation of 3D Printing Technologies and 3D Printed Materials in the use of Orthotic and Prosthetic Devices

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is disrupting fabrication techniques, bringing new design possibilities with associated benefits of less waste, improved design, improved time management, and less cost. The field of Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) is investigating how 3D printing, a subset of AM, can be used for fabrication of O&P devices. Before this technology is fully accepted, it needs to go through rigorous testing to ensure the safety of the individuals using the devices and the longevity of the devices themselves to ensure long term-use as a viable option. Research needs to define which type of 3D printing technology and what printed materials practitioners can rely on. This study will focus on three 3D printing technologies, Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Multi Jet Printing (MJP) along with multiple printable materials. These printed sockets will be identical to each other and undergo 600,000 repetitions on a Tinius Olsen machine. The sockets will be visually assessed, tested with dye to identify any defects, and brought to ultimate failure using the Tinius Olsen machine. Visual and numerical fail points will be recorded which will be compared to the ISO 10328 threshold of 4480N, identifying which 3D printing technologies and printed materials will best be suited for O&P devices. As 3D printing continues to evolve and integrate into the O&P community, this study will serve as a basis to know what 3D printing technologies and materials will keep patients safe while still serving the ultimate purpose of regaining and maintaining their mobility

Investigating intra-disciplinary and extra-disciplinary relationships of Iran’s rehabilitation articles indexed in the Web of Science during 2013-2017

Background and purpose Establishing Intra-disciplinary and extra-disciplinary relationships are a prerequisite for the growth and expansion of various scientific disciplines, including rehabilitation science. In this study, we have tried to examine the intra-disciplinary and extra-disciplinary relationships of scientific articles in the field of rehabilitation sciences of Iran, indexed in the Web of Science (WOS) database from 2013 to 2017. Materials and methods This research was conducted using scientometric techniques, content analysis and citation analysis through a descriptive approach. The statistical population of the research included 392 articles of Iran consisting of original articles and conference articles indexed in the Web of Science, which were published during 2013-2017. Results Most of the 392 articles were specialized physiotherapy (53.57%) and then orthotics and prosthetics (27.55%). Out of 12076 references of the articles, 26.9% were located in the extra-disciplinary category and 89.6% in the intra-disciplinary category. 392 articles researched received 1398 citations, with an average citation of 3.75 per article. In all fields except rehabilitation management, the highest number of citations was categorized in the extra-disciplinary category. Conclusion The publication trend of the articles was growing. Researchers in the study of sub-disciplines of rehabilitation sciences in Iran have used intra-disciplinary relationships more than extra-disciplinary relationships in compiling articles, while they have received the most citations outside the field of rehabilitation sciences relationships. The results show the appropriate potential of this area to interact with other scientific fields

Assessing the Need for Increased Standards in the Field of Orthotics and Prosthetics

This research addressed the current state of orthotic and prosthetic education. The purpose of the project was to assess the need for increased standards of education within the field of orthotics and prosthetics. Surveys were sent to resident and certified orthotists and prosthetist in the Unite States and Puerto Rico. Results showed certified practitioners were more likely to support a mandatory increase in education for new graduates if they themselves had advanced degrees; however, practitioners with increased years of experience were less likely to support this requirement for new graduates. Hiring authorities valued advanced education in their applicant pool and the results indicate a willingness to pay a premium for that increased education. Residents perceived they were inadequately prepared and desired greater education prior to residency. These findings support the development of higher levels of educational programming, and the passage of statutes that would require such education prior to obtaining a license. This suggests that if orthotists and prosthetists are licensed, states would have in place the regulatory authority to enforce the standard of clinical and administrative practice necessary to protect this patient population.Master'sCollege of Arts and Sciences: Public AdministrationUniversity of Michiganhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/118012/1/Davis.pd

Academia’s Role to Drive Change in the Orthotics and Prosthetics Profession

This position paper outlines the important role of academia in shaping the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) profession and preparing for its future. In the United States, most healthcare professions including O&P are under intense pressure to provide cost effective treatments and quantifiable health outcomes. Pivotal changes are needed in the way O&P services are provided to remain competitive. This will require the integration of new technologies and data driven processes that have the potential to streamline workflows, reduce errors and inform new methods of clinical care and device manufacturing. Academia can lead this change, starting with a restructuring in academic program curricula that will enable the next generation of professionals to cope with multiple demands such as the provision of services for an increasing number of patients by a relatively small workforce of certified practitioners delivering these services at a reduced cost, with the expectation of significant, meaningful, and measurable value. Key curricular changes will require replacing traditional labor-intensive and inefficient fabrication methods with the integration of newer technologies (i.e., digital shape capture, digital modeling/rectification and additive manufacturing). Improving manufacturing efficiencies will allow greater curricular emphasis on clinical training and education - an area that has traditionally been underemphasized. Providing more curricular emphasis on holistic patient care approaches that utilize systematic and evidence-based methods in patient assessment, treatment planning, dosage of O&P technology use, and measurement of patient outcomes is imminent. Strengthening O&P professionals\u27 clinical decision-making skills and decreasing labor-intensive technical fabrication aspects of the curriculum will be critical in moving toward a digital and technology-centric practice model that will enable future practitioners to adapt and survive

Academia’s Role to Drive Change in the Orthotics and Prosthetics Profession

This position paper outlines the important role of academia in shaping the orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) profession and preparing for its future. In the United States, most healthcare professions including O&P are under intense pressure to provide cost effective treatments and quantifiable health outcomes. Pivotal changes are needed in the way O&P services are provided to remain competitive. This will require the integration of new technologies and data driven processes that have the potential to streamline workflows, reduce errors and inform new methods of clinical care and device manufacturing. Academia can lead this change, starting with a restructuring in academic program curricula that will enable the next generation of professionals to cope with multiple demands such as the provision of services for an increasing number of patients by a relatively small workforce of certified practitioners delivering these services at a reduced cost, with the expectation of significant, meaningful, and measurable value. Key curricular changes will require replacing traditional labor-intensive and inefficient fabrication methods with the integration of newer technologies (i.e., digital shape capture, digital modeling/rectification and additive manufacturing). Improving manufacturing efficiencies will allow greater curricular emphasis on clinical training and education - an area that has traditionally been underemphasized. Providing more curricular emphasis on holistic patient care approaches that utilize systematic and evidence-based methods in patient assessment, treatment planning, dosage of O&P technology use, and measurement of patient outcomes is imminent. Strengthening O&P professionals\u27 clinical decision-making skills and decreasing labor-intensive technical fabrication aspects of the curriculum will be critical in moving toward a digital and technology-centric practice model that will enable future practitioners to adapt and survive

Implementation of lean principles at the University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center based on the implementation method outlined in \u3ci\u3eLean Thinking\u3c/i\u3e

This paper gives the reader an understanding of the University of Michigan’s Orthotics and Prosthetics Center’s (UMOPC) move toward lean manufacturing. This paper is also designed to help UMOPC track its implementation of lean and to demonstrate the author’s understanding of lean implementation based on hands on experience

Children orthotics and prosthetics

Název: Dětská ortotika a protetika Cíle práce: Cílem práce je poskytnout ucelenou formou základní informace o problematice vrozených vad, systémových onemocnění, amputacích a postiženích dětského věku, které pak mají dopad na pohybové ústrojí, jeho vývoj a využití konkrétních kompenzačních pomůcek. Metoda: Jedná se o kvalitativní výzkum, metody syntézy informací z jednotlivých odborných publikací a nestandardizovaných rozhovorů s odborníky, kteří se věnují dané problematice. Výsledky: Práce má být souhrnem informací o vybraných onemocněních a postiženích se zaměřením na dětského pacienta. Součástí práce je vytvoření návrhu informačního materiálu pro rodiče. Klíčová slova: ortotika, protetika, dítě, vrozená vada, kompenzační pomůckaTitle: Children orthotics and prosthetics Objectives: The aim is to provide a comprehensive form of basic information about birth defects, systemic disease, amputations and disabilities in children, which in turn have an impact on the motor system, its development and use specific assistive devices. Methods: This is a qualitative research method of synthesis of information from various professional publications and non-standardized interviews with experts who are dedicated to this issue. Results: Work is to be summary information on selected diseases and disabilities, focusing on a child patient. The work includes the drafting of information material for parents. Keywords: orthotics,rosthetics, child, birth defect, compensatory aidPedagogika, psychologie a didaktikaFakulta tělesné výchovy a sportuFaculty of Physical Education and Spor

The comparison of bachelor studies of orthotics and prosthetics in the European Union

Uvod: V diplomskem delu je predstavljena zdravstvena veda ortotika in protetika ter program dodiplomskega študija ortotike in protetike na različnih univerzah v državah Evropske unije. Namen: Namen diplomskega dela je vpogled v oblike in vsebine dodiplomskih študijskih programov na različnih univerzah v Evropski uniji. Primerjalno predstavljeni vpisni pogoji, vsebine in cilji dodiplomskega študija ortotike in protetike ter možnosti vpisa za tuje študente nudijo osnovo za izobraževanje v državah Evropske unije. Metode dela: Diplomsko delo temelji na pregledu razpoložljive relevantne literature in virov v angleškem in slovenskem jeziku. Rezultati: Rezultati raziskave nudijo primerjavo dodiplomskih študijskih programov ortotike in protetike glede na organizacijo, vpisne pogoje, trajanje, vsebine, načine izvajanja študijskega programa, višino šolnine in možnosti podiplomskega strokovnega usposabljanja. Razprava in zaključek: Pregled literature kaže, da se v Evropi že dolgo izvajajo dodiplomski programi ortotike in protetike, ki povezujejo medicinske znanosti z najnovejšo tehnologijo, uvajajo protetike in ortotike v raziskovalno delo in z dokazi podprto klinično prakso. Evalvacija in primerjava teh programov potrjuje, da so diplomanti ortotike in protetike samostojni strokovnjaki in enakopravni člani zdravstvenega tima, ki se lahko zaposlujejo v klinični praksi, izobraževalnih ustanovah, ali se vključujejo v raziskovalno delo, ter tako prispevajo k nadaljnjemu razvoju poklica in stroke.Introduction: The diploma work presents the orthotics and prosthetics health sciences and the programme of undergraduate studies of orthotics and prosthetics at various universities in the European Union member states. Purpose: The purpose of the diploma work is to review the different forms and contents of the undergraduate study programmes at various universities in the European Union. The enrolment conditions, contents and goals of compared undergraduate programmes of orthotics and prosthetics are presented along with the study opportunities for foreign students Methods: The literature review of available relevant literature and resources in the English and Slovene language was employed in the research. Results: The results of the research provide an insight into the undergraduate study programmes of orthotics and prosthetics and their comparison according to the organization, enrolment conditions, duration, content, implementation the study programme, the tuition fees and the possibilities of postgraduate professional training. Discussion and conclusion: The systematic review of the relevant literature shows that undergraduate programmes of orthotics and prosthetics, which combine medical science with the latest technology, enable future orthotics and prosthetics to gain knowledge and experience with evidence based clinical practice and provide them with the competences to participate in the research. The evaluation and comparison of these programmes confirm that orthotics and prosthetics graduates are independent experts and equal members of the healthcare team who can be employed in clinical settings, educational institutions or research, thus contributing to further development of the profession