Lower Extremity Review
Weight loss following bariatric surgery can have biomechanical and symptomatic benefits for obese patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). But it’s less certain whether that weight loss can also reduce the risk of obesity-related complications following total knee arthroplasty.
By Shalmali Pal
The mechanisms underlying the so-called crossover effect—when a unilateral intervention results in bilateral changes—are still unclear, but clinical applications related to lower extremity strengthening, fatigue, and stretching are already being explored by rehabilitation specialists.
By Cary Groner
A growing body of evidence suggests that foot orthoses may be a helpful addition to other therapies for improving balance and potentially reducing the risk of falls. The findings have been mixed, however, and clinical enthusiasm for this type of insole intervention also varies.
By Hank Black
Obese individuals often spend their entire lives telling themselves how much better their lives would be if only they were thin. But losing massive amounts of weight following bariatric surgery doesn’t automatically make a person a better candidate for total knee arthroplasty (TKA)—any more than it automatically makes a person happy—if underlying issues have been ignored.
By Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor
While the hip and knee reconstruction market struggles to generate significant growth in Europe and the US, the implants are increasingly being commoditized in countries with developing economies such as Brazil, India, and China, and driving their respective markets at a rapid pace…
A major exhibit at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds, UK, explores the relationship between visual arts and prostheses. “The Body Extended: Sculpture and Prosthetics” traces how artists have addressed radical changes to the human body.
Prairie du Sac, WI-based Mueller Sports Medicine announced in August that it is now an official team supplier of the UK’s Leicester City Football Club, defending Premier League champions.
Winterthur, Switzerland-based Sigvaris Group announced in late August that the graduated compression company has completed its acquisition of BiaCare, headquartered in Holland, MI.
San Rafael, CA-based Vionic on August 15 reported that Connie X. Rishwain, former president of Goleta, CA-based Ugg, has joined Vionic as president of its global business.
The Washington, DC-based American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) honored Thomas Watson, CP, with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 AOPA National Assembly, held September 8-11 in Boston, MA.
The American Society of Biomechanics has begun plans for National Biomechanics Day (NBD) 2017, scheduled for April 6.
The University of South Australia in Adelaide announced in August that PhD candidate Joel Fuller won its 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) competition for his work exploring the link between trendy minimalist athletic shoes and injury.
Results from two clinical studies presented at the International Congress for Joint Reconstruction Pan Pacific Orthopaedic Congress, held August 10-13 in Gainesville, FL, show the iTotal CR customized knee replacement made by Bedford, MA-based ConforMis provides superior patient…
Mineral supplement seller Coral reported in August that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave the company a perfect score in a surprise audit.
The Charlotte, NC-based Orthotics & Prosthetics Activities Foundation (OPAF) on August 15 hosted a full-day First Swing Learn to Golf Training and Clinic as the kickoff event of the National Amputee Golf Association (NAGA) Championships at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, OR.
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