Lower Extremity Review
The PediFix Footcare Company offers the FasciaFix Plantar Fasciitis Relief Sleeve, a new compression sleeve to help relieve heel and arch pain related to plantar fasciitis. By compressing and supporting the arch in two directions, the new plantar fasciitis compression…
Apex Foot Health Industries reintroduces Apex Custom Diabetic Inserts (CDI) with an entirely new ScanCast 3D technology application to scan and submit orders. Apex ScanCast 3D orders are fabricated to precisely fit Apex footwear, as well as other brands, with…
Noraxon USA has released the Ninox camera system, a portable, USB-powered, high-definition camera system with integrated LED light for capturing and analyzing human movement data. The camera system is designed to give biomechanics researchers…
The Sigvaris Midtown Microfiber compression collection for men now includes navy socks in two compression levels, 15-20 mm Hg and 20-30 mm Hg. The compression socks are designed to be comfortable and durable while providing therapeutic relief.
Astro Medical introduces the Astro XO flexible exoskeleton designed to rehabilitate ankle power and forward propulsion to treat soft tissue and joint disorders (such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis) that affect gait.
New from Custom Composite Manufacturing is the Partial Foot Prosthesis, specifically designed to accommodate the unique needs of Chopart and Lisfranc (transmetatarsal) amputees. The Partial Foot Prosthesis is designed to help restore normal foot biomechanics and facilitate the…
Results of a randomized controlled trial presented in March at the Diabetic Foot Global Conference (DFCon) in Houston found continuous diffusion of oxygen (CDO) with San Antonio-based EO2 Concepts’ Trans Cu O2 System was more effective for treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) than standard approaches.
The Owings Mills, MD-based Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) in March announced its receipt of awards in two categories at the 11th annual Stevie Awards gala, held February 24 in Las Vegas by the Fairfax, VA-based Stevie Awards group.
Peachtree City, GA-based Sigvaris in March celebrated the grand opening of its expansion for its North American headquarters with a ribbon cutting ceremony that included local city officials, employees, and members of the company’s founding family.
Rockaway, NJ-based Allard USA announced in late March that its new website, allardafo.com, is live. The site features the history of its ToeOff ankle foot orthosis, a “40 Reasons” section detailing the company’s process from manufacturing to social responsibility, and links to Allard suppliers worldwide.
San Diego-based DJO Global in March launched the OA Reaction TriFit Knee brace from DonJoy, the company’s latest osteoarthritis (OA) knee brace designed to provide pain relief to those with moderate to severe knee OA.
Matthews, NC-based Paceline in late March acquired Orlando, FL-based Orthomerica’s Seal PVA business.
The Washington, DC-based American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) announced in March that the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics (ABC) will sponsor the 2017 AOPA World Congress Presidential Papers, the top 10 clinical education submissions to the congress of original research backed by a full manuscript.
Austin, TX-based Ottobock HealthCare in March acquired prosthetic foot and ankle maker BionX Medical Technologies, headquartered in Boston, MA.
Kappa Delta Sorority and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation (OREF) in March at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) presented four awards of $20,000 each to scientists for conducting outstanding musculoskeletal research. The meeting took place March 14-18 in San Diego.
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