Lower Extremity Review
Pittsburgh researchers found that patients with diabetes have higher complication rates than nondiabetic patients following open surgical management of ankle fractures, but also that the rate of major complications in the diabetic patients was relatively low.
By Robert W. Mendicino, DPM, FACFAS; Alan R. Catanzariti, DPM, FACFAS; Brian Dix, DPM; and Phillip Richardson, DPM
Bone bruises are commonly associated with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, but researchers are only beginning to understand the potential clinical significance of these chondral lesions with regard to knee osteoarthritis (OA) and preventing ACL injury recurrence.
By Cary Groner
The medical literature suggests that changes in bone density and other bone characteristics after stroke persist after patients have regained ambulatorystatus. Whether ankle foot orthoses have a shielding effect on bone remodeling, however, remains unclear.
By Kyle Sherk, MS, CPO
Cho-Pat’s new VE Ankle Compression Sleeve combines warmth, compression, and support with a proprietary closure. The easy-to-use sleeve applies uniform dynamics to help reduce ankle pain and discomfort, promoting circulation and generating warmth to enhance healing....
Kevin Orthotics by Foot In Motion introduces the A-Brace 250 Overlap Free Motion. The custom molded footplate and custom-fit ankle struts are designed to provide relief from ankle instability, ankle sprains, tendinitis, tendon dysfunction, arthritis, trauma, and...
Sonostics introduces MyoWave , a function analysis device that converts muscle vibration to absolute effort to identify muscle imbalance. Comprising a laptop, small data collection pack and accelerometers, MyoWave captures information from up to six muscles...
Preferred Medical Supply Company offers a new walking shoe available in women’s lace-up (DR818), men’s lace-up (DR218), women’s Velcro (DR819), and men’s Velcro (DR219) under its Dr.2 Shoes banner. An extra deep toe box accommodates custom and/or diabetic orthotic...
The Go AFO from Hersco is a new rear-entry ankle gauntlet. The gauntlet is a traditional thermoplastic ankle foot orthosis with a thin leather lining and outer layer that secures posteriorly with either a Velcro or lace closure. The gauntlet is designed for patients...
UCO International has introduced the EZFit Compact Firm and Compact Pro premolded foot orthotics. The new style features durable UCOkork or Pro XP II (semirigid polyethylene foam) material shaped to fit a variety of shoes. The 3/4 length foot orthotics include a...
Darco International unveils the new Body Armor Vario Brace, a general-use ankle brace with an added element of customization. The Body Armor Vario Brace comes with three posting discs of 2°, 4°, and 6° to correct varus/valgus alignment and three arch supports (high,...
Trulife introduces the Matrix Split Toe and Matrix Max Split Toe AFOs. These custom-fit, carbon composite ankle foot orthoses feature a split footplate for improved balance and stability. Both devices include a height-adjustable anterior shell, trimmable footplate,...
Battle Creek Equipment Company has introduced the Ice It! ColdComfort systems. The non-toxic, reusable cold packs are filled with 99% recycled materials that freeze quickly, maintain temperature, and stay flexible when frozen. The Stay-Put cover has an insulated side...
Sigvaris’ stylish Soft Opaque Hosiery Line is now available with 30-40 mm Hg compression. This new option is designed for women who need a stronger compression level following a recent vein procedure or as a treatment for chronic venous disorders. Also offered in...
Medi-Dyne Healthcare Products has introduced the new Range Roller line of multi-layer massage therapy rollers with Trigger Treads, which enable users to massage multiple layers of muscles and connective tissue to more effectively increase circulation, relieve knots,...
Vasyli Medical and Think Tank member Trevor Prior, podiatric surgeon and sports injury management specialist, announce the development of the Vasyli + Prior low profile sports orthotic. It has been specifically designed to fit into the confines of soccer or football...
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