State of the Science Symposium
State of the Science Symposium
Recent Advances for the
Care of the Combat Amputee
Presented by
The Center for Rehabilitation Science Research, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Uniformed Services University for the Health Sciences
Department of Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
The University of Pittsburgh
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology
Human Engineering Research Laboratories
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences
With support from the Paralyzed Veterans of America
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
0730-1630
Sanford Auditorium
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bethesda, Maryland
Updates to Developing a System of Care for the Combat Amputee COL (ret) Paul Pasquina Department Chief and Chair, Physical Medicine & Rehabititaion, Uniformed University of the Health Sciences | Video | |
Current Concepts in Amputation Trauma Surgery Dr. Douglas G. Smith Professor Emeritus, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Washington | Video | |
The VA's Systems-Based Approach to Longitudinal Care Dr. Joseph Webster Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Virginia Commonwealth University | Video | Presentation |
Adipose Stem Cells for Amputee Care Dr. Peter Rubin Chair of the Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh | Video | |
Pain Management for Individuals with Limb Loss David E. Reece, DO Interventional Spine & Pain Physiatrist | Video | |
Updates on Rehabilitation for the Poly-Trauma Casualty with Limb Loss Dr. Jacqueline Moore Physical Therapist, Comprehensive Combat and Complex Casualty Care | Video | Presentation |
Rehabilitation Post Transhumeral Amputation with Osseointegration Michelle Nordstrom, OT & Laura Friedman, PT Occupational & Physical Therapy, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | Video | Presentation |
Medical Issues in the Care of the Combat Amputee Dr. Megan J. McHenry Chief, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Brook Army Medical Center | Video | Presentation |
Overuse Injuries and Secondary Musculoskeletal Complications Associated with Limb Loss Dr. Brad Hendershot Reserach Biomerdical Engineer, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | Video | |
Clinical Practice Guidelines: Lower Limb Amputees Keith P. Myers, LTC Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Uniformed University of the Health Sciences | Video | Presentation |
Interdisciplinary Outpatient Amputee Clinics: Commonalities and Variance in Practice MAJ(P) Kevan Spencer Acting Chief, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center | Video |
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All presentations are in PDF format. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view.
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