American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists

12/11/2025

The Academy’s CAD/CAM Society has a new name—and a broader vision. Now the Digital Innovation Society, it reflects the expanding role of emerging technologies in O&P, from AI-supported tools to automated workflows, all aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.

🔗 Learn more & join: https://buff.ly/bVUVczo
🔗 Read the announcement: https://buff.ly/NpPrB4Z

12/11/2025

Roll up your sleeves— offers hands-on workshops where you’ll troubleshoot, practice, and apply techniques directly.

This year’s workshops:
🔧 Orthotic Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: Practical Design Applications: https://buff.ly/zfrtmmI
🦵 Aligning & Training Sport-Specific Prostheses: https://buff.ly/SOhiCTC

Workshops sell out quickly. Don’t wait to reserve your place ➡️ https://buff.ly/XHEH3u2

12/10/2025

How safe and effective is the powered knee for individuals with transfemoral bone-anchored prostheses? This study used embedded wireless sensors to evaluate mechanical forces at the implant-bone interface, offering strong evidence to support its clinical use and future guidelines for bionic limb rehabilitation.

🔗 Read the full report: https://buff.ly/LJ8inVM
🔗 Or access via O&P IQ: https://buff.ly/7NLu6Jg

12/10/2025

Via the O&P Edge, researchers have developed a new algorithm that combines two processes for personalizing robotic prosthetic devices to optimize the movement of the prosthetic limb and help the body engage in a more natural walking pattern.

Read more here:

12/09/2025

The Academy’s CEU Concierge Program is BACK with flexible, unbiased, on-demand courses to help you finish 2025 with confidence.

From quick microlearnings and podcasts to care-specific bundles and new certificate programs, you can earn CEUs on your schedule—and at your pace.

📌 Until December 31:
Save 25% on select course bundles using code BUNDLE2025.

Explore curated options and start planning your year-end CEUs:
https://buff.ly/betIJwE

12/09/2025

A Michigan farmer is back on his feet thanks to his prosthetist and a new microprocessor knee-ankle-foot orthosis (KAFO).

Read his story:

12/09/2025

At , learning goes deeper.

✨ Organized Sessions deliver a 360° look at today’s most pressing O&P topics—bringing research, clinical application, and expert discussion together in one place.

Today we're spotlighting the Organized Sessions on the agenda for Thursday, February 19. Scroll through to discover topics and speakers!

And find all of the session details here: https://buff.ly/sOj9wYf

We hope to see you there!

12/08/2025

How do different measurement methods influence diagnosis and treatment decisions for positional skull deformities in infants? This prospective study compares caliper-based, 3D photogrammetry, and plagiocephalometry techniques to assess accuracy, reproducibility, and clinical impacts.

🔗 Read the full report: https://buff.ly/xQENHJc
🔗 Or access via O&P IQ: https://buff.ly/yfyqVU0

12/05/2025

LISTEN: Australia’s ABC Radio explores the ancient artistry of prosthetics:

In ancient times, limb loss was not uncommon, and often deadly. For those that survived - and had money to spend - commissioning a bespoke prosthetic was an opportunity to display one's prestige, valour and stoicism. Guest: Dr Jane Draycott, historian and archaeologist, University of Glasgow Produce...

12/05/2025

There’s no better place than Nashville to explore how songwriting and O&P share the same heart. Nashville songwriter and SiriusXM humorist Patrick Henry believes both crafts are rooted in creating something that fits just right, supports people when they need it most, and—when done well—truly moves them.

At , Patrick will unpack what makes a great song—content, delivery, and emotional connection—and shows how these same elements shape extraordinary patient experiences.

Learn more about this special opening session: https://buff.ly/ZA1mt9p

And make sure you secure your spot at the 52nd Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium soon! Register here: https://buff.ly/5yiC1At

12/04/2025

Significant Medicare L-Code updates are now in effect, including new codes, revised descriptors, and changes that may influence reimbursement and contracting. The Academy’s Public Policy Committee has developed a central resource hub to help you stay informed.

Access the resources here: https://buff.ly/yVA8Uc8

12/04/2025

Which conservative treatment works best for De Quervain’s tenosynovitis? This systematic review finds that full-time orthosis use combined with corticosteroid injection offers the most effective pain and function relief, though evidence quality remains low, underscoring the need for more research.

🔗 Read the full report: https://buff.ly/Cu96pOC
🔗 Or access via O&P IQ: https://buff.ly/8gHTFch