Lower Extremity Review
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released their final determinations from the Second Biannual 2025 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code application meetings. Among the final determinations are 2 new L-codes pertaining to the lower limb, which are valid for claims with dates of service on or after April 1, 2026, as follows…
The All Court Vehicle (ACV) Pro delivers all-court performance with every move, while providing the comfort, support, and confidence players need to dominate a match. The breathable Aero-Step™ insert technology provides targeted airflow to keep feet cool and dry during intense play, with maximum ventilation that doesn’t compromise support. Engineered flex grooves at the forefront enhance natural movement and quick reactions, allowing players to pivot, lunge, and accelerate with ease.
A research team led by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has successfully decoded leg movements directly from the remaining nerves in people with transfemoral amputations. Using novel implantable neurotechnology and an artificial intelligence (AI) method based on the nervous system’s own “language,” the researchers could interpret detailed movements—even the will to wiggle toes.
A University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine scientist is investigating a new approach to treat neuropathy without relying on pain pills and antidepressants. Assistant Professor Dr. Jim Nichols is focused on overlooked mechanisms in the body that may show how the inability to make insulin has “downstream” consequences in other areas, such as how the brain processes and registers sensation in the limbs.
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Overuse of our tendons can cause painful medical conditions, known as tendinopathy. Researchers have now deciphered an important molecular mechanism that triggers these problems. Their findings will facilitate the development of new treatments. A team of researchers led by Jess Snedeker, a professor of orthopedic biomechanics at ETH Zurich and Balgrist University Hospital in Zurich, and Katrien De Bock, professor of exercise and health at ETH Zurich, has
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Researchers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have created a model driven by generative artificial intelligence (AI) that will help prevent injuries in athletes and also aid in rehabilitation after an injury. The model could also help athletes train better. The model, called BIGE (for Biomechanics-informed GenAI for Exercise Science), was trained with athlete movements together with information about the biomechanical constraints on the human body, such as…
Researchers from Chongqing Medical University and Chengdu University in China have developed a body-temperature responsive, 3D-printed shape-memory scaffold coated with a metal polyphenol network to treat infectious bone defects. Using a combination of low-temperature 3D printing and surface biofunctionalization, the scaffold was designed to adapt to irregular bone defects while providing antibacterial activity, immune regulation, and osteogenic support.
Revitalign® Performance Socks are designed to meet the demands of a dynamic lifestyle. Recognizing that support shouldn’t end with shoes, the company developed a sock that incorporates biomechanical technology to enhance foot wellness throughout the day. Each pair is crafted with a focus on technical innovation. Key features include a Y-shaped heel design to prevent rubbing and a seamless toe to eliminate irritation.
The Surefoot footwear collection was engineered entirely around a patient’s custom orthotic. Powered by Amfit® full-contact foot-scanning technology, the collection represents a fundamental shift in how supportive footwear is designed, prescribed, and worn. The result is total alignment for comfort, built to preserve therapeutic intent without compromise. The collection includes a sneaker, classic clog, lined clog, and sandal. For clinics, the model is intentionally effortless.
Orpyx® Medical Technologies’ next-generation sensory insole program is a proactive, scalable solution to prevent diabetes-related foot complications. This new platform combines durable wearable technology and behavioral support to enable healthcare providers to intervene early before complications escalate. The Orpyx® Sensory Insoles are embedded with proprietary sensors that continuously track plantar pressure, foot temperature, step count, and wear time…
The Normatec Elite Hips is a fully portable dynamic air compression device specifically engineered for the hips, iliotibial (IT) bands, and lower back. This standalone device represents a new era of targeted recovery, eliminating the need for separate control units and delivering clinical-grade compression therapy. With a sleek, cordless design, the device delivers clinical-grade compression therapy with up to 4 hours of battery life.
OSSIOfiber® 2.5mm Suture Anchors offer 55% greater pull-out strength over the market-leading 2.4 mm biocomposite suture anchor. They feature a novel material engineered without metal to integrate into bone. Indications for use include suture or tissue fixation in the foot, ankle, knee, hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, in adults, children (2–12 years), and adolescents (12–21 years) in which growth plates have fused or in which growth plates will not be crossed by fixation.
How much training do you need to get 50-60% stronger? It’s actually a lot less than you might think. A massive seven-year study modeled data from 14,960 people (average age 48, SD 11) who completed a “minimal-dose” strength training program once per week for up to 352 weeks (~6.8 years).
Between muscles, that is…We often blame ageing for muscle weakness, and think all muscles suffer the same. But in fact, that’s not the case.And that tells us something important about what’s really going on. Because the muscles hit hardest–our lower-body and stabilizing muscles (like those around the hips)–are the same ones we rely on most for daily movement. In other words, it’s not just aging. It’s inactivity. When we stop using these muscles as much, they…
Surefoot has launched a footwear collection engineered entirely around a patient’s custom orthotic. Powered by Amfit® full-contact foot-scanning technology, the collection represents a fundamental shift in how supportive footwear is designed, prescribed, and worn. The result is total alignment for comfort, built to preserve therapeutic intent without compromise. The collection includes a sneaker, classic clog, lined clog, and sandal.
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