Lower Extremity Review
Will Congress act to provide for the ongoing care of America’s wounded warriors? The unfortunate truth: The need for prosthetic and orthotic (P&O) care is growing in this country, thanks, in part, to events on the other side of the globe—namely, unconventional warfare in Iraq and Afghanistan, although uncontrolled cardiovascular disease and diabetes continue to each play their devastating role.
By Keith Loria and Janice T. Radak
Despite Black Box warning for risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture, clinicians continue to prescribe fluoroquinolones. Half of the musculoskeletal injuries in the United States each year involve tendons and ligaments, and of the tendon injuries that can occur, those that strike the Achilles tendon are the most common. Higher rates of participation in…
By Nicole Wetsman
FlexInFit, for the evaluation of foot pressure inside the shoe, completes the biomechanical and postural analysis in conjunction with the freeMed platforms and Runtime treadmill from Sensor Medica. With 214 sensors in each shoe, the system precisely analyzes foot pressure in real time and can record data for up to 4 hours. FlexInFit is a versatile tool with many applications, for…
CGS, the Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractor (DME MAC) for Jurisdictions B and C has issued a reminder regarding billing right (RT) and left (LT) modifiers on separate claim lines. There are 6 device categories related to lower extremity care: ankle-foot/knee-ankle-foot orthoses, knee orthoses, lower limb prostheses, orthopedic footwear, surgical dressings, and therapeutic shoes for persons with diabetes.
The soft, anatomically shaped Visco-GEL 5-ToeBuddy from PediFix was inspired by the popularity of the original ToeBuddy. The 5-ToeBuddy separates all five toes, both in shoes, and for shoeless toe stretching. The device helps relieve common toe problems and foot pain, such as crooked, overlapping toes that rub; between-toe irritations; corns; hammer toes; sore toe tips…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a proposed rule containing updates to the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) regulations. CMS also published a fact sheet outlining several major provisions in the rule, which are summarized…
Edensoles is a plush insole system that utilizes Dynamic Customization, a smart, moldable polymer encapsulated in a polyurethane bladder under the heel and longitudinal arches of the foot that actively adapts to changes of the foot position, step after step. The bladder is sandwiched between an antimicrobial top fabric and a durable polyurethane bottom layer. Edensoles come in two thicknesses.
Össur’s Formfit Pro line of 3D compressive knit solutions, including the Formfit Pro Ankle, is designed for people who may be suffering from different musculoskeletal conditions or ailments, yet want to remain active. This compressive ankle sleeve has 2 integrated malleoli pads for targeted support and cushioning. It is indicated for ankle conditions that may benefit from…
A team of researchers at Columbia (University) Engineering have added electronics and computation technology to a walking cane to transform it into a robotic device that can provide light-touch assistance in walking to the elderly and individuals with impaired mobility. A team led by Sunil Agrawal, PhD, professor of mechanical engineering and of…
Biomedical startup Adapttech, Birmingham, England, announced that it has appointed Stuart Mead as chairman ahead of the company’s launch in the United States later this year. Mead is the former CEO of Touch Bionics, Livingston, Scotland, and has been appointed for his insight and leadership in the prosthetics sector. Touch Bionics was acquired by Össur, Reykjavik, Iceland, in 2016.
ProComp Sheet is part of Curbell O&P’s new lineup of O&P materials. ProComp Sheet is an innovative, carbon fiber–reinforced polypropylene material that is 25% stiffer than standard homopolymer polypropylene. Layers of carbon fibers are infused between layers of homopolymer polypropylene, which results in zero carbon fiber strand protrusion when finishing.
Össur, Reykjavik, Iceland, has signed an agreement to acquire College Park Industries, Warren, MI, a global provider of lower- and upper-limb prostheses and supporting services. College Park has over 140 employees and shows 2018 total sales of $22 million.
The OS1st HV3 Bunion Bracing Sleeve from ING Source was created using a light-flex toe splint with an anatomically correct split-toe design to provide relief of bunions, realignment of toe angles, and reduction of forefoot swelling. Built-in silicone stabilizers hold the brace in place so the splint can straighten the hallux and help separate toes for gradual correction, relief, and recovery.
OPTP is proud to introduce the Dynamic Duo Balance & Stability Trainers, which are ideal for exercises to help improve balance, strength, flexibility, and coordination. The trainers are sold in pairs and can be used individually or in tandem, in seated or standing positions, to perform exercises to challenge dynamic stability for conditioning or rehabilitation.
SIGVARIS GROUP North America, Peachtree City, GA, has appointed Barbara Osborne as president and CEO, effective May 30. She has over 30 years of diverse business experience in the medical device field with focused capacity in general commercial and management roles. She started her career in accounting and has since held roles such as president and…
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