Lower Extremity Review
The etiology of Achilles tendon rupture is multifactorial, but the injury occurs most frequently in the athletic population. Clinicians still miss 24% of ruptures acutely, particularly in older patients, those in whom sports was not the causative mechanism, and those with high BMIs.
By Steven M. Raikin, MD
Australian researchers found no correlation between body mass index and prevalence of pediatric flatfoot, but used a different methodology than previous studies that reached an opposite conclusion. The conflicting results have revitalized the ongoing debate on this topic.
By Cary Groner
Research suggests strength training can improve gait and function in children with cerebral palsy. But to be successful, experts say, the training needs to be part of a multifaceted rehabilitation program that accounts for more than the physical limitations imposed by the disease.
By Shalmali Pal
Ottobock announces the SACH+prosthetic foot, a new generation of the traditional SACH (Solid Ankle Cushion Heel) foot. The new SACH+ foot is designed for users at mobility levels K1 and K2, with a durable, robust design featuring a glass-fiber-reinforced contoured...
The RecoveryPump delivers medical grade compression to help reduce fatigue, soreness, and inflammation. Intermittent pneumatic compression works with the body to increase blood circulation and achieve in one to two hours the muscle recovery that would take the body 12...
Rescue Essentials offers the STS Slishman Traction Splint, a fully adjustable traction splint for patients with suspected femoral fractures. The light, compact splint is designed to apply femoral traction to relieve pain and reduce hemorrhage and the possibility of...
MVI Footcare, a division of Med-Vet International, is the exclusive national distributor of Nu Wave Antibacterial and Antifungal Nail Enamel. Used at home or taken to a nail salon, the Nu Wave products facilitate nail care that may also establish a preventative...
Anatomical Concepts offers a new multifunctional prefabricated knee-ankle foot orthosis (KAFO) system for functional or fracture applications in the rehabilitation or orthopedic settings. The KAFO system consists of the Pentagon knee orthosis and the Rapo AFO. The...
Hersco offers the new DLA (durable, lightweight, antimicrobial) Partial Foot Prosthesis (PFP). The DLA PFP combines a thin dynamic-carbon ankle foot orthosis (AFO) and a slightly dorsiflexed socket-type foot orthotic device with toe-filler to assist with...
Spenco Medical Corporation offers the Cold Snap, a winterized edition of its popular Siesta Total Support Footwear line. The winter slip-on features a thicker tread for colder conditions and fleece trim for a warmer appearance. Like the Siesta, the Cold Snap has extra...
Elite Orthopaedics introduces the Deluxe Lace Up Ankle Brace for patients of podiatrists, foot and ankle surgeons, orthotists, and licensed physicians. The new brace features an easy-to-use lace up system and an elastic cuff at the top of the device to hide the laces...
Allied Plastic Supply offers Clearflex, a soft inner liner material that can be thermo-formed and heat-gun molded, has good clarity, and bonds well to itself. Held in place in an ankle foot orthosis (AFO) using a small piece of self-adhesive hook and loop, a Clearflex...
Insightful Products introduces OrthoticMe, a modular foot orthotic device that is fully customizable. OrthoticMe consists of several components that attach to the main sole using Velcro. Each piece is layered, which lets practitioners dial in the optimum amount of...
Arizona AFO offers a new custom configured, cost-effective 3D laser imaging technology to replace traditional plaster casting. The ScanCast 3D combines two high speed imaging chips and two imaging lasers in a unified, precalibrated scanning mechanism that scans the foot in less than 3.3 seconds.
Algeos USA announces the launch of Diaped Twin-Tip, a dual combination diagnostic device for testing the essential protective functions of thermal (warm/cold) discrimination and sensory perception in the feet of patients with diabetes. The Diaped Twin Tip is made from...
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