AOPA names first recipient of Professor Hans Georg Näder Digital O&P Care Award
By HME News Staff
Updated 12:22 PM CDT, Thu October 20, 2022
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association is pleased to announce the recipient of the first Professor Hans Georg Näder Digital O&P Care Award, David Boone, PhD, MPH. The award was established this year by a gift from Ottobock Healthcare in honor of Professor Hans Georg Näder and his many contributions to the field of orthotics and prosthetics worldwide. The purpose is to prepare the O&P profession for the future as digital care and innovations in technology continue to lead the direction of patient care. “Dr. Boone has spent decades contributing to research in the digital space," said David McGill, president, AOPA. "He has been involved with CAD development, microprocessor component development, outcomes data collection, management, and much more." The award was presented to Dr. Boone in conjunction with the 2022 AOPA National Assembly in San Antonio.
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