The New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) has named James Hanna, DPM, as its 78th president; he was installed July 23 during a Zoom ceremony. Hanna succeeds Daniel B. Keating, DPM. Hanna has been in practice in the Western New York area for over 25 years and has served on the NYSPMA Board of Trustees since 2013; he has held other leadership positions.
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Cryo-Cord Umbilical Cord Graft Material
Royal Biologics’ Cryo-Cord is the first non-dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)-free viable umbilical cord graft. The material is ideal for use in foot and ankle surgery. Cryo-Cord offers a new enhancement to traditional wound care therapies and is intended for use as a soft tissue barrier or wound dressing. It is processed using aseptic techniques and is frozen with a proprietary cryoprotectant.
Large Fragment Cannulated Screw System
OrthoPediatrics recently launched its Large Fragment Cannulated Screw System. The innovative system in indicated to address trauma procedures, as well as treat children with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE); it includes specific design elements to address the needs of the pediatric population. The system’s design features include screws in 2mm increments for more precision, screw thread run out in the head of the screw to…
Merrithew Flex Massage Stick
The Flex Massage Stick by Merrithew is ideal for self-myofascial release and physical therapy. It is designed with removable rollers that allow the user to customize their massage, loosen tight knots, and smooth out sore muscles. Over time, injury, inactivity, poor diet or stress can create restrictions within tissues—the massage stick will help users identify and rehabilitate these restrictions for improved resilience and mobility.
TULI’S SO SOFT INSOLES
Medi-Dyne has introduced So Soft Insoles to its Tuli’s line. The insoles combine Tuli’s multi-cell, multi-layer gel pattern for shock absorption and a soft fabric lining for added comfort and sweat reduction, for use with or without socks. And they are latex free. This patent-pending design provides relief from heel to toe for sore, tired feet. Tuli’s So Soft Insoles are great for all-day wear and can fit in almost any shoe, from flats to boots to sneakers.
OS1ST DEBUTS DYNAMIC TT3 TURF TOE/HALLUX LIMITUS SPLINT
OS1st has debuted the TT3 Splint, a partial foot sleeve that pairs medical-grade compression with a dynamic splint to target turf toe and hallux limitus, metatarsalgia/sesamoiditis, flexor tendonitis, bunion pain, and ligament sprains. The TT3’s strategic compression zones protect joints and limit swelling while the dynamic great toe splint uses a springboard action using the tension band concept to distribute force across…
NEOFECT SMART BALANCE
The Neofect Smart Balance is a lower-limb rehabilitation device that uses games to encourage regular practice for patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other musculoskeletal disorders. The gamification makes rehabilitation more interactive and fun for patients, and the digital solution provides measurable results for therapists. The solution emphasizes core strength for restabilization and balance…
DONJOY X-ROM POST-OP KNEE BRACE
The X-ROM Post-Op Knee Brace is designed to help patients recover from anterior cruciate ligament repair and other knee surgeries. It features DonJoy’s most advanced range of motion protection and an improved user-friendly design. Post-op application and adjustment is fast and simple with easy-to-use strap, tab, and buckle designs, and 4 independently telescoping sliders with easy push-button controls enhance brace placement, stability, and comfort.
WINTER BOOTIES FOR NEWBORNS AND NEW WALKERS
Stonz fleece-lined winter booties are perfect for babies and early walkers (0–2.5 years) who need soft non-slip shoes for all weather conditions and wide toe boxes for working on balance. The 600D coated nylon construction ensures no cold gets in, and bootie liners are available for extreme cold conditions. Warm and plush, Stonz baby winter booties are wide enough to easily slip on the child’s bare feet, socks, or soft-soled shoes…
ÖSSUR INTRODUCES BALANCE FOOT PROSTHESES
Össur has introduced 2 prosthetic feet for less-active people with lower limb loss. Balance Foot S is a lightweight, waterproof, comfortable fiberglass prosthetic foot featuring a wide sole blade, innovative high-performance foam base that spans the length of the foot, and a unique cushioning foam heel, all to facilitate smooth rollover and sit-to-stand movements, as well as to enhance the user’s perception of stability.
An Update on Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Part I
This 2-part series examines the current state of peripheral artery disease. This article focuses on disease burden, risk factors, and clinical presentation. Part 2, which will appear next month, will examine current recommendations for diagnosis and treatment.
By Aisha Cobbs, PhD
Diagnostic Accuracy of PADnet Xpress® in the Detection of Peripheral Artery Disease
With existing knowledge, much of the cardiovascular risk burden of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is preventable. PAD is a common atherosclerotic syndrome that is estimated to affect 12.5 million Americans and 237 million people worldwide.1 One in five Americans over the age of 65 has PAD.2 Based on national treatment patterns, more than half of all patients with PAD do not know they have it.
By Sue Duval, PhD
Get a Free Workable Sample of the NEW J-Foam Rigid Fabrication Material!
JMS Plastics Supply has long been recognized for only offering the highest quality fabricating materials. Following in that tradition JMS Plastics now offers you a FREE workable sample of the brand-new Poly-E Foam fabrication material. This amazing new fabricating material is half the weight of competitive products, yet with all the inherent strength needed to be ideal for fabricating lower extremity products.
Bunion Bracing Sleeve
The OS1st HV3 Bunion Bracing Sleeve from OS1st was created using a light-flex toe splint with an anatomically correct split-toe design to provide relief of bunions, realignment of toe angles, and reduction of forefoot swelling. Built-in silicone stabilizers hold the brace in place so the splint can straighten the hallux and help separate toes for gradual correction, relief, and recovery.
ProComp Carbon Reinforced Polypropylene Sheet for AFOs, KAFOs, and SMOs
ProComp sheet, available exclusively from Curbell O&P, is an innovative, carbon-fiber-reinforced polypropylene material that is 25 percent stiffer than standard homopolymer polypropylene. Layers of carbon fibers are infused between layers of homopolymer polypropylene which results in zero carbon fiber strand protrusion when finishing.
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