The Academy - Chicago 2006 - The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists
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    Home Education Programming Debate

Debate

A formal, oral confrontation between two individuals, teams or groups who present arguments to support opposing sides of a question or issue.

The Academy introduces the debate into the context of the 2006 Annual Meeting clinical programming. Invited specialists with opposing views will discuss and debate treatment methods, outcomes and opportunities.

Thursday, March 2

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

NEW! Debate
Trends in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Concerning COBB Angle vs. Overall Balance and the Application of Forces
Andrew J. Mills, CO (UK)
Keith Smith, CO, LO
Donald E. Katz, CO, LO, FAAOP
Thomas H. Colburn, CO, FAAOP
Moderator: James H. Campbell, PhD, CO

Explore diverse clinical theories on the sacral line balance versus the Cobb angle correction. Orthopedists have historically maintained the Cobb angle as the gold standard. This debate explores the concept of overall balance in relation to the central sacral line. Four perspectives will be shared with the audience with encouraged interactive discussion and debate.

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