Advances in Artificial Arm Replacement / Patient Perspective

Abstract: Addressing Polytrauma with Robotics will be discussed, and a number of Artificial Arms will be demonstrated, and available for students to try.

Bio: Eric Harper is an upper-arm amputee. He will talk about the difficulties of living with a prosthetic arm, its pros and cons, and how his perspective as patient gives him a different view of medical technology.

Bio: John Zenie, CPO, MBA received his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University and completed his prosthetic and orthotic education at Northwestern University. John is certified by the American Board for Certification, has 20 years of experience in the orthotic and prosthetic field and has specialized in upper extremity prosthetic rehabilitation for the last 15 years in the New England area. Mr. Zenie continued his education receiving his Masters in Healthcare Management/Finance from Quinnipiac University. Mr. Zenie is currently in private practice and is the clinical director of Comprehensive Prosthetic Services LLc, in Branford Ct