Lower Extremity Review
Patients should refrain from driving for at least six weeks after bunion surgery due to poor braking response times that are not improved with the use of surgical shoes, according to findings from the Medical University of Innsbruck in Austria.
By Larry Hand
Evenup is excited to introduce its new product, the ToeSnug Buttress Pad, for treating hammertoes, hard and soft corns, metatarsalgia, and spreading and overlapping toes. For toes that are contracted and bent, the ToeSnug acts as a bumper above the toes to reduce dorsal pressure from footwear.
New research from the University of Western Australia will put some extra spring in a runner’s step – but only if he or she is wearing the right kind of footwear. In discussions of running mechanics, we hear a lot about the spring-like properties of the lower extremities, which are significantly dependent on the…
By Jordana Bieze Foster, Editor
The new Aero Walker from Advanced Orthopaedics is an advanced walker boot designed to provide the necessary immobilization and compression while maintaining a comfortable user experience.
Handler Manufacturing introduces the new and improved model 704 Sani-Grinder, with a 33% larger sanding drum to allow for better contouring and shaping of larger podiatric and orthotic appliances. The 704 Sani-Grinder is an affordable, self-contained device that requires no installation.
For those suffering from foot drop, the KX2 Flexible Foot Lift enables a more natural walking or running step while allowing ankle mobility. The device is comfortable, easy to use, lightweight, and adjustable.
New Silcare Breathe prosthetic liners from Endolite feature laser drilled perforations to allow moisture and air to escape, offering improved comfort and control for amputees and reducing the risks of socket movement, loss of connection, and skin damage.
OPTP (Orthopedic Physical Therapy Products) has published the 34th edition of its semi-annual professional catalog. The updated catalog now includes nearly 1000 health and wellness products, many of which are offered exclusively through OPTP…
DonJoy, a DJO Global company, is proud to introduce the TriZone Knee Brace. Featuring compression knit and silicone materials, TriZone is a lightweight, low-profile knee sleeve designed for performance as well as protection from knee pain.
New from Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, GlideWear Shear Protection Socks provide targeted protection from friction and shear to help prevent skin breakdown. Featuring dual-layer, low-friction fabric technology, GlideWear is engineered to provide…
The American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) on February 12 installed its 2016-2017 board of directors at the organization’s 74th Annual Scientific Conference in Austin, TX.
The American Podiatric Medical Association and the Society for Vascular Medicine in February published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery new recommendations for five key aspects of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) care.
Spenco announced in January its acquisition of a Canadian distributor, Spenco Canada. Spenco Canada, which operated independently for more than 20 years, is now under the umbrella of Spenco’s North American headquarters in Waco, TX, as a wholly owned subsidiary.
A contoured sandal made by San Francisco, CA-based Vionic is as effective for relieving heel pain symptoms as an in-shoe orthosis with a similar footbed and more effective than a flat sandal, according to an Australian randomized controlled trial.
Vadim Yatsunsky and Sergey Prokhorov, former general manager and production manager, respectively, of Brooklyn, NY-based American Orthopedic Manufacturing Corporation, have opened an orthopedic laboratory in the Bronx, NY.
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