Cara Pinker
Compassionate scoliosis specialist driven to improve patient experience and outcomes
- Role
- Certified Orthotist at National Scoliosis Center
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Cara Pinker
Experienced Certified Prosthetist-Orthotist specializing in non-operative management of…
Experience
Certified Orthotist
Apr 2024 — Present · Towson, MD, US
Perform detailed clinical evaluation of scoliosis patients, including monitoring progression and modifying treatment plans accordingly• Fabricate custom scoliosis orthoses using CAD/CAM systems and 3D scanning for the design and modification of braces using Rigo-Cheneau principles of correction• Interpret radiographic images to assess curvature and plan bracing strategies• Educate patients and families about scoliosis management through use of excellent communication and interpersonal skills• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists• Document patient encounters and analyze radiographic images with electronic health records (EHR) systems and other healthcare documentation tools
Education
Baylor College of Medicine
Master of Science (M.S.), Orthotist/Prosthetist
2016 — 2018
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
2012 — 2016
Fairfield Area High School
High School Diploma
2008 — 2012
Skills
- Technical Fabrication
- Teaching
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- O&P 3d Scanning
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Gait Analysis
- Matlab
- Medical Devices
- Gel Electrophoresis
- Motivational Interviewing
- Orthotics
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Office
- Stem Educational Outreach
- Research
- Solidworks
- Epic Systems
- Opie
- Biomechanics
- Educational Outreach
- Organization
- Prosthetics
- Cell Culture
- Biomedical Engineering
- Microsoft Word
- Public Speaking
- Organizational Leadership
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