The Alexandria, VA-based American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in August reported it has achieved a major membership milestone: 100,000 members.
APTA reaches 100K-member mark
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Össur brace mimics native ACL function
The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine on July 6 epublished study data showing support with an Össur dynamic force anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) brace better matches the angle-dependent forces of a native ACL than a static force ACL brace.
Orthotic designer John Sabolich dies
John Alan Sabolich, CPO, owner and clinical director of Scott Sabolich Prosthetics & Research in Oklahoma City, OK, died July 23. He was 68.
AOFAS launches awareness campaign
The Rosemont, IL-based American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) in July launched a consumer awareness campaign and website to help the public recognize the value of seeking a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon for foot and ankle care.
APMA contributes ‘Choosing Wisely’ list
The American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) on August 1 published a “Choosing Wisely” list from the Bethesda, MD-based American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).
Pacira’s Exparel cuts post-TKA opioid use
The Journal of Arthroplasty in August published data showing local infiltration analgesia (LIA) with liposomal bupivacaine (LB) made by Parsippany, NJ-based Pacira Pharmaceuticals improves pain scores and reduces opioid use after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) compared with LIA alone.
CIHR MSK institute names Kahn director
The Ottawa, Ontario-based Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) in July appointed Karim Khan, PhD, scientific director of its Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis, effective October 1.
Cleveland Clinic to host wound care event
The Cleveland Clinic announced in July that it plants to host the 2017 Limb Salvage and Woundcare Symposium October 6-7 in Independence, OH. The continuing medical education event will feature lectures, panel discussion, and case studies focused on limb revascularization and wound care for patients with diabetes.
NATA inducts hall of famers at 68th expo
The Dallas, TX-based National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) on June 28 inducted seven individuals into its Hall of Fame at the association’s 68th Clinical Symposia and AT Expo in Houston, TX.
Amputee groups air ACA reform concerns
The Alexandria, VA-based American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) and the Amputee Coalition, headquartered in Knoxville, TN, on June 27 held a news conference to outline the “big three” priority issues in the healthcare reform debate for amputees.
ACR, AAHKS publish TJA drug care recs
Arthritis Care & Research on June 16 epublished guidelines from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) on perioperative management of antirheumatic medication for patients with rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, juvenile…
BOC picks first Newberry Award winner
The Owings Mills, MD-based Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) in July made Harry J.R. Brandt, BOCO, CO, LO, the inaugural recipient of the Jim Newberry Award for Extraordinary Service.
Panel issues protocols for Össur hip brace
A multidisciplinary panel of clinical experts in June released treatment protocol recommendations for three populations of patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA) that included first-time advice regarding Foothills Ranch, CA-based Össur’s Unloader Hip brace.
ACSM gives first young scientist award
Bloomington, IN-based American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) at its May 30-June 3 annual meeting in Denver, CO, awarded Allison Gruber, PhD, assistant professor in Indiana University Bloomington’s School of Public Health, its Young Scientist Award.
ROMP climbs highlight amputee issues
The Denver, CO-based Range of Mobility Project (ROMP) in July announced it is encouraging groups of supporters across the globe to organize climbs to back the nonprofit’s mission of providing high-quality prosthetic care in underserved populations.
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