First International Symposium on Innovations in Amputation Surgery and Prosthetic Technologies (IASPT)

First International Symposium on Innovations in Amputation Surgery and Prosthetic Technologies (IASPT) is organized by Northwestern Medicine and would be held during May 12 - 13, 2016 at Prentice Women's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States Of America. The targeted audience for this medical meeting is basically for Surgeons/Physicians who specialize in the care of amputees, prosthetists, physical therapists, occupational therapist.

Learning Objectives :

- Educatesurgeons on state-of-the- art techniques in amputation and secondary surgeries.
- Engage surgeons to build enthusiasm and cohesion as a group of specialists in this field.
- Discus surgical options for better function and options that treat residual limb complications. - Instruct prosthetists and therapists on advanced prosthetic issues, especially those with unique surgery or implantable devices.
- Build better ties between different clinical groups.
- Promote recent innovations regarding upper-limb and lower limb amputation surgery, rehabilitation, and prostheses.

Day 1:

Session Topics will include:

• Direct Skeletal Attachment.
• Advances in Lower Limb Prostheses.
• New Residual Limb Orthopedic Techniques.
• Several breakout sessions and case presentations, including hands on experience at a cadaver lab and several unique patient demonstrations.
• Wine and Cheese reception and poster sessions.
Day 2:

Session Topics will include:

• Implantable EMG and Sensory .
Feedback systems (IMES).
• Targeted Reinnervation.
• Other Surgical Issues. • Advances in Upper Limb Prostheses