John Schulte

About John Schulte

I realize first hand that O&P practitioners plan to treat each referral with the utmost care, latest technology and professionalism however, sometimes, treatment plans do not always meet our (or the patient\'s) outcome goals.When the unexpected happens and there is a question of treatment given or received, my 40 plus years of real world experience can help guide you as to the next step or steps but I cannot help if you do not call. A seasoned and highly experienced Orthotist, Prosthetist, Clinical Consultant, Educator and Executive level Manager. Published Author and Medical Board Examiner for O&P as well as recognized International Lecturer, Expert Witness and Consultant with special interest in the determination of the most appropriate prosthetic and orthotic component recommendation, utilization and failures due to improper manufacturing processes, prescription appropriateness, clinical applications and negligence directly related to limb weakness and loss as well as spinal cord injury and treatment. Wrongful Death investigation and determination, limb damage and loss in Diabetics as related to footwear.

Experience

1. Expert Witness and Consultant Prosthetics and Orthotics

   The Tasa Group, Inc

   Oct 2014 — Present · US

   John’s career of 40 plus years has allowed him vast knowledge and experience in clinical practice, prosthetic and orthotic component development, design and manufacturing. He is considered to be an Expert in his field and continues to be asked to consult on Clinical ‘Best Practices’ by physicians, third party payors, peers and patient users on the most appropriate component utilization and outcome measurements. John is a published Author, Consultant and Clinical Board Examiner. He has treated and been involved with the treatment of persons of all ages with congenital birth defects, limb weakness and loss, spinal cord injury. He is intimately knowledgeable in prosthetic and orthotic clinical practice and management, component prescription recommendation, selection and utilization for all patient ages and levels of function and Prosthetic and Orthotic Lifecare Planning makes him an excellent resource for you as an expert witness and consultant. Mr. Schulte has particular expertise in the determination of the most appropriate prosthetic and orthotic component recommendation, utilization and failures due to improper manufacturing processes, prescription appropriateness, clinical applications and negligence directly related to limb weakness and loss as well as spinal cord injury and treatment. Wrongful Death investigation and determination, limb damage and loss in Diabetics as related to footwear.

Education

• Northwestern University

  Certificate Program in Orthotics, Orthotics

  1973 — 1974

• New York University

  Certificate Program, Prosthetics

  1976 — 1977

• LaSalle University Mandeville, LA

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration and Management, General

  1999 — 2000