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Principles of Elevated Vacuum Prosthetic Applications: Clinical Concepts and Physiology
Kristin J. Carnahan, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP is a Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist and Fellow of the Academy. While teaching at Northwestern University for five years, she enjoyed mentoring students in various aspects of their education and collaborating on research studies with their very accomplished and passionate research faculty. Her current primary role is as a CPO at Michigan Medicine Orthotics and Prosthetics Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She has been a member of the AAOP Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium Clinical Content Committee for four years and now serves as its Chair.
Description
This course covers key principles and clinical applications of elevated vacuum prosthetic systems. In this module, we will explore the benefits, challenges, and physiological effects of vacuum suspension, as well as best practices for fitting and patient care. This course includes historical context, coding considerations, and real-world applications to optimize prosthetic outcomes.
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