Ottobock virtual symposium for healthcare professionals
Real-World Evidence and Innovations in Prosthetic Integration: Insights on the Genium X4 on biomechanics and mobility, Socket Technology Advancements, and Tailored Physiotherapy Training for Microprocessor-Controlled Knees in the Socket vs. Osseo-Integration
This symposium will delve into the critical role of real-world evidence, gathered through surveys and patient-reported outcomes, in advancing our understanding of prosthetic integration. We will explore the latest insights into the Genium X4, focusing on its impact on biomechanics and mobility, highlighting how this innovative microprocessor-controlled knee prosthesis is transforming patient experiences and functional outcomes. Additionally, we will examine significant advancements in socket technology that are enhancing fit, comfort, and overall prosthetic performance.
The discussion will also cover physiotherapy training techniques aimed at maximising the outcomes for users of these advanced prosthetic knees. We will share insights on how physiotherapists teach individuals to utilize the advanced features of their prosthetic knees, with specific attention to real world experience of training osseointegrated patients using the Genium X4.
The innovation of technology and associated training methods highlight the tailored strategies needed to ensure optimal performance and integration of these cutting-edge prosthetics into patients' lives. We look forward to discussing with you the latest scientific developments, sharing amazing clinical experiences, and exploring the diverse aspects of patient care and rehabilitation in this essential area of medical science.
Virtual Symposium
Tuesday 24th September 2024, 16.00 – 17.30 CET
16:00 CET | Introduction and welcome • Dipl.-Ing. Merkur Alimusaj, University Clinic Heidelberg, Head of Technical Orthopaedics, Department for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Paraplegia – Heidelberg (Germany) |
16:05 CET | Clinical and biomechanical evaluation of the new prosthetic knee joint Genium X4 – How do users benefit from entirely new functions? • Dr. Ernesto G. Trejo, Clinical Project Manager, Clinical Research & Services, Ottobock Healthcare Products GmbH – Vienna (Austria) • Thomas Maximilian Köhler MSc, CPO Research Engineer, Clinical Research & Services, Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA – Göttingen (Germany) |
16:25 CET | Orthopaedic design variants of prosthetic sockets systems when using microprocessor-controlled knee joints • Tim Baumeister, CPO, Head of Prosthetics lower extremities DACH, Pohlig GmbH – Traunstein (Germany) |
16:45 CET | Physiotherapy perspective of training in advanced microprocessor knees to optimise outcomes, including an insight into the experience of with Osseo-Integration and Genium X4 • Kat Sizer, Physiotherapist, Dorset Orthopaedic, Ottobock.Care – Amersham (UK) |
17:05 CET | Panel Discussion |
17:30 CET | Wrap up and closing |
Recording for Symposium Driving Innovation
Dipl.-Ing. Merkur Alimusaj
University Clinic Heidelberg, Head of Technical Orthopaedics, Department for Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Paraplegia – Heidelberg (Germany)
Merkur Alimusaj completed an apprenticeship in prosthetics and orthotics in 1999 and worked until 2005 at several P&O clinics. In 2006 he additionally received his degree as an engineer in rehabilitation techniques at the University of Applied Science in Giessen (Hessen, Germany). He worked since 2005 at the Heidelberg Motion Lab and he is guiding since that time several studies in the field of prosthetics and orthotics. He turned out to be the head of the prosthetics and orthotics department at the University Hospital Heidelberg in 2008 with now more than 90 employed P&Os and CPOs. His research interests are movement analysis in orthotics and prosthetics, Influence of assistive devices in daily living and Control mechanisms in prosthetics. Merkur Alimusaj is author and co-author of several national and international scientific publications and (co-)author of several book contributions.
Dr. Ernesto G. Trejo, Clinical Project Manager
Clinical Research & Services, Ottobock Healthcare Products GmbH – Vienna (Austria)
Clinical and biomechanical evaluation of the new prosthetic knee joint Genium X4 – How do users benefit from entirely new functions.
Dr. Ernesto Trejo has an engineering and master’s degree in biomedical & neural engineering and a doctorate degree from the Medical University of Saarland (Homburg, Germany). He has published manuscripts in the clinical neuroscience, human-machine interfaces, and orthopedics fields.
He has been part of Ottobock’s Clinical Research & Services department in Vienna since 2017; currently he is responsible for planning, conducting and reporting multinational, multicentric clinical trials with state-of-the-art medical devices during the development stage, as well as preparing, evaluating and presenting clinical evidence for internal and external stakeholders. His current focus are microprocessor-controlled knee prostheses (MPKs) and neuromodulation devices (EXOPULSE).
Thomas Maximilian Köhler MSc, CPO
Research Engineer, Clinical Research & Services, Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA – Göttingen (Germany)
Clinical and biomechanical evaluation of the new prosthetic knee joint Genium X4 – How do users benefit from entirely new functions?
Thomas Maximilian Köhler is a Research Engineer within the global Clinical Research & Service department of Ottobock. He started in the field of P&O with the CPO training in 2010 and graduated in medical orthobionics at the PFH Private University of Applied Sciences in Göttingen, Germany in 2018. His expertise comprises biomechanical research as well as product development in prosthetics and orthotics. Thomas Maximilian participated and published particularly regarding aspects of comparative analysis of exoprosthetic knee joint components and prosthetic alignment.
Tim Baumeister, CPO
Head of Prosthetics lower extremities DACH, Pohlig GmbH – Traunstein (Germany)
Orthopaedic design variants of prosthetic sockets systems when using microprocessor-controlled knee joints.
Tim Baumeister completed his apprenticeship as an CPO in 2004. He then worked as a clinician at the Orthopaedic University Clinic in Heidelberg, where he familiarized himself with lower extremity prosthetics. In 2008, Tim changed employment and was part of the founding of the Pohlig branch in Heidelberg. Two years later, he completed his master qualification.
From 2011 to 2016, he held various roles in research and development as department head and division manager. With an increasing understanding of prosthetics, Tim developed fitting strategies and associated manufacturing techniques with the aim of providing high-quality fittings for users. The focus was on the orthopaedic fitting of users.
With the move to Traunstein, Tim took over responsibility for lower limb prosthetics and orthoprosthetics and lead this team until 2024.
Tim is also a regular speaker at congresses and training courses and shares the latest results in socket and prosthesis technology. He is also a lecturer at educational institutions in the field.
Kat Sizer, Physiotherapist
Dorset Orthopaedic, Ottobock.Care – Amersham (UK)
Physiotherapy perspective of training in advanced microprocessor knees to optimise outcomes, including an insight into the experience of with Osseo-Integration and Genium X4
Kat graduated from King’s College, London with a degree in Physiotherapy in 2006. She gained valuable experience working in orthopaedic major trauma rehabilitation at two of the largest NHS Teaching Hospitals across London. Kat went on to specialise in working with Amputees at a specialist NHS limb fitting centre at Charing Cross Hospital, London. She then joined the team at Pace Rehabilitation in 2015 and has continued to work in the private sector with Dorset Orthopaedic Ottobock.Care.
Kat has extensive experience of training primary and established amputees with multiple complex injuries, to use Microprocessor Controlled componentry. She is passionate about working closely alongside her prosthetic colleagues to effectively evaluate user experience and optimise outcomes through individual trials of prosthetic components.
