Case Studies

Case #1 Partial Foot Device for High-Level Ambulators

Featured in The Academy Today, February 2008 (Vol. 4 No. 1) as a supplement to The O&P EDGE.

In this case study, Tamarack Dorsiflexion Assist Joints were used in a device, allowing free plantarflexion and dorsiflexion stop. The patient, a young, healthy lisfranc amputee displayed marked improvement in their functional ability, using the lightweight device.

Thanks to the efforts of Jason Wening MS, CP, John Ruzich, CP and Rafael Nunez for their case study and creative use of Tamarack Dorsiflexion Assist Joints.

Case #2 Friction Management Techniques using ShearBan Friction Relief Patches.

Charles Kuffel, CPO, FAAOP – President/Clinical Director, Arise Orthotics & Prosthetics, Minneapolis, MN

This case highlights the use of Friction Management Techniques using ShearBan®.
Patient: 67 yr male with Type II Diabetes, ulcers, ray amputations
Results: Mr. X was seen for follow-up of orthotic management every two weeks after the initial visit, and remained compliant wearing his shoes and inserts full time. Over the course of 11 weeks of treatment (6 office visits) the ulcer healed completely, and as of this writing, he remains ulcer-free for an additional 20 weeks.

Case #3 The use of ShearBan in addressing dermatological concerns encountered in the management of deformational plagiocephaly

Phil Stevens, MEd, CPO, FAAOP - Clinical Director, Hanger P&O, Salt Lake City, UT

This technical note is intended to describe three common application for ShearBan when managing deformational plagiocephaly

Creative Uses for Tamarack Products

Tamarack Habilitation Technologies is interested in discovering how customers use Tamarack products in creative ways. We are also looking for creative technical/fabrication methods, shortcuts & "tricks" that save time & money or achieve better cosmetic results. (more…)

Suggestion for Donning a Solid AFO.
Many thanks to Charlie Kuffel, CO of Arise Orthotics and Prosthetics for sharing his case study and creative use for ShearBan!

A METHOD FOR INTERCHANGEABILITY BETWEEN FIXED AND ARTICULATED AFO DESIGN
Rebecca North, BP&O and Barry Smith, BP&O share a clever “no fabrication” solution to quickly retrofit a solid ankle AFO to one that allows motion when a client’s needs are anticipated to change.

Have an interesting or unusual application for Tamarack Products? Share it with us and we’d be happy to feature your story here.

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